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Immediate effect of self-thai foot massage (STFM) on balance and ankle joint proprioception in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy (DPN): A single-blind randomized controlled trial |
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| Creator | Uraiwan Chatchawan |
| Title | Immediate effect of self-thai foot massage (STFM) on balance and ankle joint proprioception in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy (DPN): A single-blind randomized controlled trial |
| Contributor | Saw Mya Soe, Sawitri Wanpen, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakit, Punneen Peungsuwan |
| Publisher | Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology |
| Journal Vol. | 30 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 14 (11 pages) |
| Keyword | Self-Thai foot massage, Standard foot care, Balance, Proprioception |
| URL Website | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/APST/ |
| Website title | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/APST/article/view/272448 |
| ISSN | 2539-6293 |
| Abstract | Standard treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and peripheral neuropathy (DPN) typically include foot care and exercise programs. Self-Thai Foot Massage has been proposed as an alternative therapy for managing this condition. This study investigated the immediate effects of the single intervention of Self-Thai Foot Massage on balance and proprioception of the ankle joint in T2DM with DPN. Ninety patients were recruited and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (EG), receiving Self-Thai Foot Massage and Standard Foot Care, or the comparable group (CG), receiving only Standard Foot Care. Both groups received a single 50-minute treatment. Balance was assessed using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (MBT), ankle joint proprioception was measured using the Ankle Joint Proprioception (JPS) test, foot sensation was evaluated using the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test (SWMT), and the active/passive range of motion of the ankle was measured using the Kinovea program, both before and immediately after a single treatment. The independent t-tests and Two-sample Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare post-treatment data between treatment groups. The EG and CG groups showed significant improvements in all outcome measures from baseline to immediately after the first treatment (p < 0.05). The EG group demonstrated greater improvements than the CG group in almost all variables (p < 0.05), except for active ankle range of motion in dorsiflexion on the left side. This study highlights the potential benefits of Self-Thai Foot Massage for immediate improvements in balance and proprioception of ankle joint, foot sensation, and ankle range of motion among these patients. |
