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  • Title: Muscle strength and ankle mobility for the gait parameters in diabetic neuropathies.
    Author: Martinelli AR, Mantovani AM, Nozabieli AJ, Ferreira DM, Barela JA, Camargo MR, Fregonesi CE.
    Journal: Foot (Edinb); 2013 Mar; 23(1):17-21. PubMed ID: 23274122.
    Abstract:
    AIMS: To evaluate the spatio-temporal variables of gait and the isometric muscle strength component of the ankle in patients with peripheral diabetic neuropathy. Also, verify the relationship between these variables and gait parameters. METHODS: This study involved 25 diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) participants (62.4±8.36 years) and 27 age-matched healthy control individuals (64.48±6.21 years). The assessment of the spatio-temporal parameters of gait was performed using an electronic baropodometry treadmill. Prior to the collection data, each participant was instructed to walk on the treadmill in her/his habitual self-selected speed. RESULTS: Diabetic neuropathy group showed impairment of gait, with a smaller stride and length speed of the cycle, and increased duration of support time. Restricted dorsiflexion mobility and increased plantarflexion mobility were found, with a decrease in muscle strength of the dorsiflexors and plantiflexors. There was a significant relationship between plantiflexor muscle strength and the length and speed of the gait cycle. Also the muscle strengths of the plantiflexors and dorsiflexors, and the range of motion of dorsiflexion were predictors of gait performance. CONCLUSIONS: The ankle, muscle strength and ankle mobility variables could explain changes in gait speed and range of motion in patients with DPN, allowing for the application of preventive strategies.
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