Joint mobility and electrical muscle activity during MVIC at ankle in patients with long term type II diabetes

Namitha Smith; Surendra Wani

Volume : X, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Joint mobility and electrical muscle activity during MVIC at ankle in patients with long term type II diabetes

Namitha Smith, Surendra Wani

Abstract :

This study aimed at compå ankle joint mobility and electrical activity of ankle muscles during MVIC in patients with long term type 2 diabetes and healthy controls. 15 healthy and 15 patients with long term type 2 diabetes (minimum duration – 10years) within the age group of 45–70 year were allocated in Group 1 and Group 2 respectively. Ankle range of motion of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion was measured by universal goniometer whereas electrical muscle activity of ankle muscles (tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius medial and lateral head) during MVIC was recorded using surface EMG. Results revealed a remarkable reduction in dorsiflexion range of motion and reduction in electrical activity of plantar flexors during MVIC bilaterally in Group 2 compared to Group 1 (p < 0.05). In conclusion, patients with long–term type 2 diabetes have limited dorsiflexion range of motion and reduced EMG electrical activity of plantar flexors.