The effect of foot massage by stepping on bamboo rails in combination with foot bath with warm water on the symptoms foot numbness in patients with type 2 diabetes

Authors

  • Kanitta Thuma Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus
  • Suparoek Khosinglang Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus
  • Suntorn ongruksa Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus

Keywords:

Bamboo rail massage, warm water soaking, foot numbness, diabetes

Abstract

The study is aimed to investigate the effect of foot massage by stepping on bamboo rails in combination with a warm foot bath on the foot numbness among 72 people with type 2 diabetes: control group and studied group of 36 each. The results revealed that the studied group had significantly decreased in foot numbness than the control group (p<0.05). No complications were found. In conclusion, the combined physical support might be an alternative alleviation the foot numbness.

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2020-08-31

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Thuma K, Khosinglang S, ongruksa S. The effect of foot massage by stepping on bamboo rails in combination with foot bath with warm water on the symptoms foot numbness in patients with type 2 diabetes . Health Sci Tech Rev [Internet]. 2020 Aug. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 17];13(2):31-5. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journalup/article/view/244545

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2020): May - September

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