Investigation of Myotonometer Reliability in Evaluation of Plantar Fascia Biomechanical Properties
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The study aims to examine the intra-rater, inter-rater, and inter-session reliability of MyotonPRO in measuring plantar fascia mechanical properties in adults with diabetes.
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Detailed Description
Therefore, changes occur in standing weight-bearing points, loading zones, and gait biomechanics. The thickened plantar fascia increases the risk of developing diabetic foot with increased peak-plantar pressure, and therefore, plantar fasciitis is more common in individuals with diabetes than in healthy individuals. The myotonometer studies showed that chronic diabetes history increases dynamic stiffness, which is one of the mechanical properties of the plantar fascia, and that as the severity of the disease increases, fascial stiffness also increases. The aim of the study is to examine the intra-rater, inter-rater, and inter-session reliability of MyotonPRO in measuring plantar fascia mechanical properties in adults with diabetes.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Muscle Tone (Hz) [Day 1]
The muscle tone which is a biomechanical property of the forearm muscles will be evaluated with a portable hand-held myotonometer. The MyotonPRO applies a short-intensity mechanical impulse on the skin overlying the muscle or facia. The tissue's response then generates a signal that is recorded, and an internal software program produces an acceleration graph. After each application, the acceleration graph will be examined and if there is any deviation from the normal, the measurements will be repeated. Recordings will be reloaded into the software program and reported for each participant. The oscillation frequency (Hz) represents the resting muscle tone.
- Stiffness (N/m) [Day 1]
The muscle tone which is a biomechanical property of the forearm muscles will be evaluated with a portable hand-held myotonometer. The MyotonPRO applies a short-intensity mechanical impulse on the skin overlying the muscle or facia. The tissue's response then generates a signal that is recorded, and an internal software program produces an acceleration graph. After each application, the acceleration graph will be examined and if there is any deviation from the normal, the measurements will be repeated. Recordings will be reloaded into the software program and reported for each participant.
- Logarithmic decrement [Day 1]
The muscle tone which is a biomechanical property of the forearm muscles will be evaluated with a portable hand-held myotonometer. The MyotonPRO applies a short-intensity mechanical impulse on the skin overlying the muscle or facia. The tissue's response then generates a signal that is recorded, and an internal software program produces an acceleration graph. After each application, the acceleration graph will be examined and if there is any deviation from the normal, the measurements will be repeated. Recordings will be reloaded into the software program and reported for each participant.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Age ≥ 18 years
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Body mass index < 30 kilogram/meter square
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Willing to participate in the study
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Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
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HbA1c level ≥ 6.5% mmol/mol
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Fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dl
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Random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/d
Exclusion Criteria:
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History of lower extremity injuries
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Ulceration localized on plantar fascia
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Age ≥ 65 years
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Any use of medication that will affect muscle tone
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Bitlis Eren University | Bitlis | Turkey | 13000 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- İlke KARA, PT
- Bitlis Eren University
- Medipol University
Investigators
- Study Director: Tülay Çevik Saldıran, PhD, Bitlis Eren University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- BEU-IK-02