Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications

Abstract Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) poses significant challenges, including peripheral neuropathy and impaired muscle function. Neuromuscular taping has emerged as a noninvasive therapeutic approach, potentially offering benefits in managing DM-related complications. Materials and Methods: A...

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Main Authors: Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Aksh Chahal
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Diabetology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/jod.jod_3_24
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description Abstract Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) poses significant challenges, including peripheral neuropathy and impaired muscle function. Neuromuscular taping has emerged as a noninvasive therapeutic approach, potentially offering benefits in managing DM-related complications. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies investigating the use of neuromuscular taping in individuals with DM. Key databases were explored using Boolean operators (AND, OR, etc.), and articles were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. Results: The review identifies 22 relevant articles, with 8 specifically addressing NMT in DM. Out of these, 5 were randomized controlled trials, highlighting the research interest in assessing the effectiveness of NMT. The findings suggest that NMT may positively impact the Ankle Brachial Index, indicative of improved peripheral blood circulation and many other health-related parameters. Neuromuscular taping principles and application methods are outlined, providing a foundation for understanding its potential therapeutic effects. Discussion: The potential therapeutic mechanisms of neuromuscular taping are explored, emphasizing its influence on sensory feedback, muscle activation, and circulation. Safety considerations and the feasibility of integrating neuromuscular taping into comprehensive DM management are discussed. Conclusion: Neuromuscular taping holds promise as an adjunctive therapy for managing DM-related complications. This structured narrative review provides a comprehensive overview for health care limitations such as a lack of standardized protocols and heterogeneity in study designs are noted.
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spelling doaj-art-ecc6f1b7d73e47ba8d6c4210c51ba7892025-01-25T10:15:27ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Diabetology2078-76852024-04-0115214215110.4103/jod.jod_3_24Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic ApplicationsAbhishek SharmaNidhi SharmaAksh ChahalAbstract Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) poses significant challenges, including peripheral neuropathy and impaired muscle function. Neuromuscular taping has emerged as a noninvasive therapeutic approach, potentially offering benefits in managing DM-related complications. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies investigating the use of neuromuscular taping in individuals with DM. Key databases were explored using Boolean operators (AND, OR, etc.), and articles were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. Results: The review identifies 22 relevant articles, with 8 specifically addressing NMT in DM. Out of these, 5 were randomized controlled trials, highlighting the research interest in assessing the effectiveness of NMT. The findings suggest that NMT may positively impact the Ankle Brachial Index, indicative of improved peripheral blood circulation and many other health-related parameters. Neuromuscular taping principles and application methods are outlined, providing a foundation for understanding its potential therapeutic effects. Discussion: The potential therapeutic mechanisms of neuromuscular taping are explored, emphasizing its influence on sensory feedback, muscle activation, and circulation. Safety considerations and the feasibility of integrating neuromuscular taping into comprehensive DM management are discussed. Conclusion: Neuromuscular taping holds promise as an adjunctive therapy for managing DM-related complications. This structured narrative review provides a comprehensive overview for health care limitations such as a lack of standardized protocols and heterogeneity in study designs are noted.https://doi.org/10.4103/jod.jod_3_24ankle brachial indexdiabetes mellitusneuromuscular tapingperipheral blood circulation
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Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications
Journal of Diabetology
ankle brachial index
diabetes mellitus
neuromuscular taping
peripheral blood circulation
title Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications
title_full Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications
title_fullStr Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications
title_full_unstemmed Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications
title_short Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications
title_sort neuromuscular taping in diabetes mellitus a narrative review of current understanding and potential therapeutic applications
topic ankle brachial index
diabetes mellitus
neuromuscular taping
peripheral blood circulation
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