Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: July | Volume: 13 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 88-94
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230715
A Comparative Study on Aerobic Exercise Versus Short Foot Exercise in the Management for Diabetic Patients
Lavanya Moorthy1, Anantharaj K2, Kannan Dhasaradharaman3, Fredinant Robert4, S Ashwini5
2,3,4 Professor, 1,5MPT Student, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, The Tamil Nadu
Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author: Lavanya Moorthy
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic condition in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Diabetes has muscular weakness, a deficit of balance and reduced mobility at the ankle, subtalar and first metatarsophalangeal joints which interfere with normal rollover of the foot during gait, leading to orthostatic posture and walking abnormalities.
The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Aerobic exercise versus short foot exercise in the management for diabetic patient.
METHODS: The study sample comprised of 30 patients of which is group A and group B the age of the subject from 40 to above 50 years of old. Among the 30 subjects. The group were randomly divided into two groups, Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15). The subjects in group A were treated with aerobic exercises and the subjects in group B was treated with short foot exercises. An 8-week supervised training programme was part of the protocol, and 30 diabetic participants underwent it. Joint mobility and muscle strength at the ankle were assessed before and after exercise therapy using goniometers and MMT, respectively.
CONCLUSION: Based on the result, this study concluded that aerobic exercises are more effective than short foot exercises in diabetic patients.
Key words: Aerobic exercises, SFE, MMT, Goniometer, Diabetic patients