Assessment of Plantar Flexors Strength and Range of Motion in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Individuals Plantar Flexor Strength and ROM in Diabetics
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Background Diabetes is a chronic condition that can accelerate muscle aging, leading to weakness, reduced strength, and diminished range of motion (ROM). The excess glucose in the blood can damage nerves and blood vessels, impairing muscle function and regeneration.
Objective: To assess the strength and ROM of plantar flexors in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals and evaluate the impact of diabetes on these parameters.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 80 diabetic and 80 non-diabetic individuals aged 40 to 65 years at Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore. Plantar flexor strength was measured using a heel rise test, and ROM was assessed with a goniometer. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with chi-square tests and odds ratios used to determine associations.
Results: Diabetic individuals showed a significant association between strength and ROM (p = 0.00) with chi-square values of 47.19 and 52.77 for right and left plantar flexors, respectively. However, the odds ratio of 0.22 indicated diabetes was not a strong risk factor for reduced strength.
Conclusion: While diabetes is significantly associated with reduced plantar flexor strength and ROM, it is not a strong independent risk factor for these impairments.
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