Original Paper
Angle Change in Metatarsophalangeal Joint During Walking in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy for Prevention of Diabetic Foot
2020 Volume 50 Issue 1 Pages 27-32
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2020 Volume 50 Issue 1 Pages 27-32
Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify angular change in the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPj) during comfortable walking in individuals with diabetic neuropathy (DN).
Methods: The study participants were classified into a DN group (18) and a non-diabetic group (non DM, 15). The angle of the first MTPj during comfortable walking was measured using a 3-dimensional motion analysis system. The average value obtained over 5 trials was calculated. The maximum angle of extension in the first MTPj and the time at which it occurred were compared between the two groups.
Results: The maximum angle of extension during walking was 26.7 ± 7.2° in the DN group and 35.1 ± 7.3°in the non DM group, showing a significant difference The rate at which peak angle occurred during walking was 60.0％± 4.3％ in the DN group and 57.5％± 2.9％ in the non DM group.
Conclusion: In the DN group, the maximum angle of extension in the first MTPj during walking showed a decrease, and the time at which it occurred was delayed.
