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Ferreira, Jean P.
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Araujo, Vanessa L.
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Leal, Angela M. O.
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Serrao, Paula R. M. S.
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Perea, Julya P. M.
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Santune, Afonso H. A.
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Pon-Junior, Henrique
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Fernandes, Ricardo A. S.
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Aranha, Gabriel D. A.
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Sacco, Isabel C. N.
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Salvini, Tania F.
Total Authors: 11
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | KINESIOLOGY; v. 54, n. 1, p. 13-pg., 2022-06-01. |
| Abstract | |
The aim of this study was to investigate the ankle and knee stiffness and passive torque in individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) at different speed of motion. Forty-nine male individuals of a similar age were studied (17 with DM2 without DPN, 15 with DM2 and DPN, and 17 controls). Knee and ankle flexion and extension passive torques were assessed on an isokinetic dynamometer at 5??/s, 30??/s, and 60??/s. Our results showed that the individuals with DM2 exhibited greater knee stiffness compared to the controls and the individuals with DPN presented greater ankle stiffness and passive torque compared to the controls and those with DM2 without DPN. The mechanical impairments at the ankle passive structures were most evident at low speeds while the knee alterations were at 30??/s and 60??/s. Although the presence of DPN was a key factor for the increased passive ankle stiffness and torque, it was not related to the increase in the knee passive stiffness. Preventive measures for avoiding stiffness and motion impairments at the ankle and knee could be adopted in the early stages of DM2. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/07563-7 - Reversing Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy through exercise |
| Grantee: | Jean de Paula Ferreira |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate |
| FAPESP's process: | 18/14610-9 - Knee flexor and extensor torque evaluation in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without neuropathy: possible alterations in hamstrings/quadriceps ratio (H/Q) |
| Grantee: | Afonso Henrique Aguilar Santune |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/09050-1 - Assessment of the passive and eccentric torque at knee and ankle flexion and extension in type 2 diabetics with and without peripheral neuropathy |
| Grantee: | Jean de Paula Ferreira |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |