ArticleThe Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy2020
The Role of Physical Therapists in Fighting the Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic.
Article in The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02616263 (Muscle, Joint and Movement Deterioration Contributing to Neuropathic Forefoot Deformity), which is not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Muscle, Joint and Movement Deterioration Contributing to Neuropathic Forefoot Deformity
Who cites it
16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
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- The association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.BMC endocrine disorders · 2024Article
- Expert Opinions about Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Participation in Ghanaian Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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- Trends in Quantification of HbA1c Using Electrochemical and Point-of-Care Analyzers.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Saudi Arabian Physical Therapists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Practice in Diabetes Prevention and Management.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2023Article
- When, where, and why should we look for vestibular dysfunction in people with diabetes mellitus?Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2023Review
- Association between Physical Exercise and Glycated Hemoglobin Levels in Korean Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- lncRNA uc.48+ regulates immune and inflammatory reactions mediated by the P2XExperimental and therapeutic medicine · 2020Article
- Activation of Nrf2 Signaling by Apelin Attenuates Renal Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Diabetic Rats.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2020Article
- What Role Expectations Do Primary Care Physicians in Japan Hold for Physical Therapists Regarding Primary Care?Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIn 2014, the total prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 422 million people worldwide. Due to the aging population and continued increase in obesity rates, the prevalence is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035. Diabetes can lead to several complications, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, lower extremity amputation, and musculoskeletal impairments. CLINICAL QUESTION: Up to 80% of patients referred for outpatient physical therapy have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, providing an opportunity for physical therapists to intervene. Therefore, we asked, "What is the role of physical therapists in fighting the diabetes epidemic?" KEY
resultsPhysical therapists commonly prescribe physical activity for the treatment of diabetes and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoarthritis. Physical therapists may also screen for risk factors for diabetes and diabetes-related complications and modify traditional musculoskeletal exercise prescription accordingly. Physical therapists must advocate for regular physical activity as a key component of the treatment of chronic diseases in all patient interactions. CLINICAL APPLICATION: This commentary (1) describes the diabetes epidemic and the health impact of diabetes and diabetes-related complications, (2) highlights the physical therapist's role as front-line provider, and (3) provides recommendations for physical therapists in screening for diabetes risk factors and diabetes-related complications and considerations for patient management. We focus on type 2 diabetes.
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