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The Effect of Combining Foot Exercises and Neuromuscular Taping on Diabetic Foot Neuropathic Pain Ilahude , Imran; Kristianto, Heri; Wibisono, Ahmad Hasyim; Blow, David
Journal of Nursing Science Update (JNSU) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): May
Publisher : Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciencce, Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jik.2024.012.01.01

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Neuropathic pain in diabetic feet can affect patients' quality of life. This has an impact on sleep quality and daily activities. Neuromuscular taping (NMT) intervention and foot exercises can be therapeutic modalities for diabetic feet. A study on the combination of the two is needed. The research aimed to determine the effect of diabetic foot exercises and neuromuscular taping on diabetic foot neuropathic pain. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a crossover design approach. The sample included 24 people recruited using the purposive sampling method. The sample was divided into two groups: the control group and the intervention group. The control group received foot exercises only, while the intervention group received a combination of foot exercises and neuromuscular taping. The washout period was carried out for one week. Neuropathic pain scores were measured using the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The study's results showed that the mean change in neuropathic pain scores in the control group with a median (min-max) value was -2.00 (-8 - 0). In the intervention group, the mean change with a median (min-max) value was - 7.50 (-10). - 0). There was a significant reduction of diabetic foot neuropathic pain in the control and intervention groups with a p-value of 0.000 (α<0.05). In conclusion, a combination of foot exercise and neuromuscular taping interventions can be an option for managing diabetic foot neuropathic pain
Neuromuscular Taping Decompression Technique in Diabetic Painful Polyneuropathy: Impact on Pain Intensity Harun Muchsin, Achmad; Blow, David; Goysal, Yudy; Wuysang, Audry Devisanty; Tammasse, Jumraini; Bahar, Ashari; Zainuddin, Andi Alfian; Walenna, Nirwana Fitriani
Majalah Kedokteran Neurosains Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Saraf Indonesia Vol 41 No 3 (2025): Vol 41 No 3 (2024): Volume 41, No 3 - Juni 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52386/neurona.v41i3.679

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular taping decompression technique (NMT) on modifying pain scale in diabetic patients with painful distal symmetrical polyneuropathy (DSPN) at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar, Indonesia. Using a pure experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group method, 30 patients were included: 15 in the treatment group and 15 in the control group. The treatment group received decompression NMT on the dorsal and plantar aspects of the foot twice a week for four weeks, along with vitamin B complex supplementation. The control group received only vitamin B complex. Result: The Mann-Whitney test showed significant improvement (p <0.05) in the pain scale of the treatment group on day 28, with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score being lower than that of the control group. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the significant pain-reducing effect of NMT in DSPN patients. The combination of vitamin B1, B6, and B12 supplementation with 8 NMT sessions over 28 days reduced pain to 0 on the NPRS scale. Treatment twice a week for 4 weeks, alongside vitamin B, led to near-zero pain, with pain-free results expected after 5 treatments over 17 days. NMT combined with vitamin B reduced pain approximately 2 times faster than vitamin B alone. Keywords: Diabetic Painful Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy, DSPN, Diabetic Neuropathic Pain, Neuromuscular Taping, NMT
Co-Authors Andi Alfian Zainuddin Bahar, Ashari Goysal, Yudy Harun Muchsin, Achmad Heri Kristianto Ilahude , Imran Tammasse, Jumraini Walenna, Nirwana Fitriani Wibisono, Ahmad Hasyim Wuysang, Audry Devisanty