TY - JOUR
T1 - Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Neuropathic Pain, Nerve Conduction and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy-A Systematic Review
AU - Korada, Hrishikesh Yadav
AU - Arora, Esha
AU - Maiya, Gundmi Arun
AU - Rao, Sharath
AU - Hande, Manjunath
AU - Shetty, Sahana
AU - Gundmi, Shubha
AU - Anche, Parameshwar
AU - Amravadi, Sampath
N1 - Funding Information:
We thank the Centre for Diabetic Foot Care and Research and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education for their Approval.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Bentham Science Publishers.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a severe complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The most common symptoms are neuropathic pain and altered sensorium due to damage to small nerve fibers. Altered plantar pressure distribution is also a major risk factor in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, leading to diabetic foot ulcers. Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to analyze the various studies involving photobiomodulation therapy on neuropathic pain and plantar pressure distribution in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods: We conducted a systematic review (PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane) to summarise the evidence on photobiomodulation therapy for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Randomized and non-randomized studies were included in the review. Results: This systematic review included eight studies in which photobiomodulation therapy showed improvement in neuropathic pain and nerve conduction velocity. It also reduces plantar pressure distribution, which is a high risk for developing foot ulcers. Conclusion: We conclude that photobiomodulation therapy is an effective, non-invasive, and costefficient means to improve neuropathic pain and altered plantar pressure distribution in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
AB - Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a severe complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The most common symptoms are neuropathic pain and altered sensorium due to damage to small nerve fibers. Altered plantar pressure distribution is also a major risk factor in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, leading to diabetic foot ulcers. Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to analyze the various studies involving photobiomodulation therapy on neuropathic pain and plantar pressure distribution in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods: We conducted a systematic review (PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane) to summarise the evidence on photobiomodulation therapy for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Randomized and non-randomized studies were included in the review. Results: This systematic review included eight studies in which photobiomodulation therapy showed improvement in neuropathic pain and nerve conduction velocity. It also reduces plantar pressure distribution, which is a high risk for developing foot ulcers. Conclusion: We conclude that photobiomodulation therapy is an effective, non-invasive, and costefficient means to improve neuropathic pain and altered plantar pressure distribution in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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U2 - 10.2174/1573399818666220429085256
DO - 10.2174/1573399818666220429085256
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85167976167
SN - 1573-3998
VL - 19
SP - 1
EP - 9
JO - Current Diabetes Reviews
JF - Current Diabetes Reviews
IS - 9
M1 - e290422204244
ER -
