Factor analysis to affect muscle characteristics in DM patients: A pilot study

초록

Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) is peripheral nerve dysfunction, and one of the major complications with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic nephropathy. DPN in patients with DM is observed in 7% of cases within one year and more than 50% after 25 years. DPN presents with sensory disturbances. Afterward, motor disturbances can be generated in more severe conditions, inducing distal weakness and muscle atrophy of the lower leg and foot. The aims of this study represented correlation between parameters of DM and muscle characteristics measured during isometric contraction using surface electromyography (sEMG) in patients with DPN. Results expected to provide effective exercise program as well as EMG-based methods for quantification in muscle fatigue assessment for patients with DPN.