EFFECTS OF MINI-TRAMPOLINE TRAINING ON FOOT MOBILITY, PLANTAR PRESSURE, AND MUSCLE ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

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2024

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Nazarbayev University School of Medicine

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the possible effects of mini-trampoline exercise on foot mobility, plantar pressure, and muscle electrical activity in persons diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy foot. Methods: Within the study pre-intervention assessment stage, two people with diabetic neuropathy in their feet underwent a full variety of objective tests, such as electromyography (EMG), plantar pressure measurements with smart insoles, and gait analysis with inertial measurement unit (IMU) 3D sensors. The people took part in a set of exercises on both hard and soft surfaces to find out how their muscles were activated and how the heel pressure was distributed. Results: The pre-intervention data showed that muscle activation patterns were very different when workouts were done on different surfaces. Individuals showed higher levels of muscle activity when exercising on the mini-trampoline compared to firm surfaces. This suggests that the unstable nature of the soft surface made the muscles work harder. However, it was hard to keep their balance and keep their muscles working on the mini-trampoline while doing single-leg balance exercises. This suggests that they might not have good proprioception or motor control. Conclusion: This study gives some basic ideas about how mini-trampoline exercise might help people with diabetic neuropathy foot.

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Type of access: Gated, Diabetic neuropathy foot, mini-trampoline exercise, foot mobility, plantar pressure, muscle electrical activity, electromyography (EMG), gait analysis

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Aldanova, A. (2024). Effects of mini-trampoline training on foot mobility, plantar pressure, and muscle electrical activity in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nazarbayev University School of Medicine