Email this article Effects of Foot Exercises on The Ankle-Brachial Index in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that frequently leads to vascular complications, including reduced peripheral perfusion, which can be assessed using the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI). Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are non-insulin-dependent, allowing for the implementation of specific therapeutic interventions to manage the condition. This study aimed to analyze the effect of foot exercises on ABI values in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Gambiran Community Health Center in Mojoagung, Jombang. A quasi-experimental design was employed, utilizing a pre-test and post-test approach with a control group. The study sample consisted of 56 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, randomly assigned to either the control group or the intervention group. The intervention group performed foot exercises three times a week for two weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. ABI measurements were taken before and after the intervention using Doppler ultrasonography. Baseline results showed that nearly half of the experimental group fell into the mild impairment category (42.9%), while nearly half of the control group fell into the moderate impairment category (46.4%). Following the foot exercise intervention, the majority of the experimental group showed ABI values in the normal range (64.3%), whereas the control group remained predominantly in the mild impairment category (46.4%). Foot exercises significantly influenced ABI values in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, indicating an improvement in peripheral perfusion. This intervention can be recommended as a non-pharmacological therapy to prevent vascular complications in diabetic patients.
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