Monochromatic infrared energy light versus low level laser therapy on diabetic foot neuropathy / Eman Abdelkhalek Elsiofy Mohamed ; Supervised Mohamed Hussein Elgendy , Saheir Omar Elkhashab , Rabab Ali Mohamed ,

Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Background: Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is long-term complication of Diabetes mellitus (DM) can affect almost half of the diabetic population, and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. There is no optimal intervention universally accepted by clinicians. Monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIRE) and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are a relatively new light modality used to improve nerve conduction velocity, reduce pain and increase circulation. Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate and compare the effect of MIRE versus LLLT on nerve conduction velocity, pain intensity and functional activity of daily living in patients with diabetic foot neuropathy (DFN). Study Design: Pre-test post-test design was conducted. Material and methods: Thirty patients with peripheral neuropathy type 2 diabetes and suffering from neuropathic pain especially in lower limbs, aged from (50-65 yrs.) with main of 56.29 ± SD 2.98 yrs., were recruited from Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university and the Coptic hospital in Cairo. All patients had DM type 2 for more than 10 to 15 years. They were divided into two equal groups: Group (A) (n=15 patients) received MIRE for 40 minutes to each leg. Group (B) (n=15 patients) received LLLT for 20 minutes to each leg. All patients who participated in the study had been subjected to various physical assessment procedures including: Nerve conduction velocity, Pain intensity and Quality of Life that all measured before and after treatment

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