Study of Foot-Ankle Exercises Combined With Mindful Walking to Improve Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Adults With Diabetic Polyneuropathy

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating how combining foot-ankle therapeutic exercises with mindful walking affects pain, disability, and quality of life in people with diabetic polyneuropathy. This study aims to improve clinical outcomes and enhance overall well-being by assessing the combined effects of these therapies, addressing gaps in previous research that focused on these treatments separately. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 12 weeks. One group will perform foot-ankle exercises including strengthening and flexibility movements alongside mindful walking sessions three times a week, each lasting 30 minutes. The other group will receive standard care combined with mindful walking sessions at the same frequency and duration. Mindful walking involves sensory cues such as kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and tactile inputs. Assessments take place at the start and end of the intervention period. During the study, participants will be evaluated for pain using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, as well as foot and ankle disability and quality of life. Baseline and 12-week assessments will monitor changes. The study involves regular sessions to track adherence and progress. The total participation duration is 12 weeks, with safety and outcome measures carefully observed throughout the trial.

Combined Effects of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises and Mindful Walking in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy