Electromyography and kinematic changes of gait cycle at different cadences in diabetic neuropathic individuals |
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Authors: | Gomes Aline A Onodera Andrea N Otuzi Mitie E I Pripas Denise Mezzarane Rinaldo André Sacco Isabel C N |
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Institution: | Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, R. Cipotnea, 51, CEP 05360-160 SP, Brazil. |
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Abstract: | Introduction: Changes in gait cadence caused by challenging situations in daily life might induce higher demand for strength and propulsion in diabetic neuropathic (DN) subjects. Methods: Forty‐six subjects (healthy and DN) walked at two cadences (self‐selected and 25% higher). Kinematic and electromyographic data were obtained from lower limbs and compared across the gait cycle. Results: DN subjects showed a delayed peak in plantarflexor activity along the whole cycle (irrespective of cadence) compared with healthy subjects. However, during the imposed cadence, DN individuals showed reduced ankle range of motion along the entire cycle compared with the self‐selected condition and healthy individuals walking at both cadences (P = 0.002). Conclusions: These findings suggest that when diabetic individuals face a new challenging situation that induces a higher demand for muscle strength and propulsion, the necessary range of motion and neuromuscular control around distal joints are insufficient. Muscle Nerve, 2011 |
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Keywords: | cadence diabetic neuropathy electromyography (EMG) gait kinematics |
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