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Study aim
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A comparative study of the effect of resistance training and intermittent pneumatic compression on serum nitric oxide levels and quality of life in people with type 2 diabetic neuropathy
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Design
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A clinical trial with two groups, including strenghtening exercises and applying intermittent air pressure, with parallel groups, randomized, on a total of 20 patients with type 2 diabetic neuropathy. The lottery method was used for randomization by a neutral person outside the study.
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Settings and conduct
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This study is conducted on patients with type 2 diabetic neuropathy referring to clinics in Rasht city. Patients are randomly divided into two intervention groups: strength training and intermittent air pressure, and both groups are treated for 6 weeks.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: a score greater than or equal to 7 in the Michigan Questionnaire, BMI between 18.5 and 29.9, a score less than 13 in the Timed up and Go test, blood pressure 110/70 to 140/90, fasting blood sugar between 100 and 180, HbA1C between 6.5 and 9.
Exclusion criteria: diabetic foot ulcer, severe retinopathy, orthopedic and neurological disease, severe cardiovascular disease, acute kidney damage, lower limb movement disorders
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Intervention groups
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The first group: resistance exercises of the lower limbs; It is done by applying resistance to the movements of both lower limbs using training devices. This intervention is performed for 18 sessions on 10 patients with type 2 diabetes. Second group: Intermittent Pneumatic compression; Using an air pump device, air is transferred to the cuffs of the lower limbs with alternating pressure and causes alternating pressure to be applied to the lower limbs. This intervention is performed for 18 sessions on 10 patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Main outcome variables
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Increase in blood serum nitric oxide; Improving the quality of life