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ArticleCurrent diabetes reviews2025

Effect of Novel Laser Shoe Photobiomodulation on Neuropathic Pain and Plantar Pressure Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Peripheral Neuropathy.

G Arun Maiya, Radhika Aditya Jadhav, K Hrishikesh Yadav, H Manjunatha Hande, Harishchandra Hebbar, Karthik Mohan

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Article in Current diabetes reviews, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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G Arun MaiyaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Centre for Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576 104, India.
Radhika Aditya JadhavDepartment of Physiotherapy, Centre for Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576 104, India.
K Hrishikesh YadavCentre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India.
H Manjunatha HandeComprehensive Geriatric Clinic, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576 104, India.
Harishchandra HebbarSchool of Information Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576 104, India.
Karthik MohanDepartment of Operations, Technomed Electronics, Perungudi, Chennai, India.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education · INIndian Institute of Technology Hyderabad · INKasturba Medical College, Manipal · IN

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DST IDD project, Government of India TDP/BDTD/10/2018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhotobiomodulation (PBM) or Low-level laser is used to treat diabetic foot complications. The existing method of laser application to the foot did not cover the foot's entire area to improve the foot's microcirculation. Therefore, we have developed a cost-effective Special LASER Shoe device, focusing exclusively on the entire foot region to manage neuropathic pain and other symptoms in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

objectiveThe main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of this newly developed special laser shoe PBM on neuropathic pain and plantar pressure profile in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus with neuropathy.

methodsWe included 60 participants with diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both genders and age more than 20 years. Participants were treated with PBM by a specially designed novel Laser Shoe. Outcomes were clinical variables like Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Michigan neuropathy screening instrument A&B, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), and Static dynamic gait parameters.

resultsParticipants were with an average age of 62, and the average duration of diabetes was 11 years. Analysis showed a significant difference in VPT, VAS, Michigan neuropathic screening inventory, and ankle-brachial index (P < 0.05).

conclusionWe conclude that Novel laser shoe photobiomodulation using 'Laser Shoe' effectively reduces peripheral neuropathic pain. It is also effective in reducing average and maximum plantar pressure. Reduction in neuropathic pain and improvement in plantar pressure distribution can reduce further complications.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic FootDiabetic NeuropathiesLow-Level Light TherapyNeuralgiaPressureShoesAgedFemaleFootHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementTreatment OutcomediabetesLow-level laser therapyneuropathic pain.neuropathyphotobiomodulationspatiotemporal gait parameters

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