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Tendo-Achilles lengthening improves ankle dorisflexion range for diabetes mellitus
August 2013
Tendo-Achilles lengthening improves ankle dorisflexion range for diabetes mellitus
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of Achilles Tendon Lengthening on Ankle Muscle Performance in People With Diabetes Mellitus and a Neuropathic Plantar Ulcer
Phys Ther. 2005 Jan;85(1):34-43.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
29 patients with diabetes mellitus and neuropathic plantar ulcers were randomized either to undergo tendo-Achilles lengthening and total-contact casting or to total-contact casting alone to determine their effects on ankle muscle performance. The results of the study suggested that tendo-Achilles lengthening resulted in an improvement in ankle dorisflexion range of motion, a temporary decrease in ...
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