EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION, EXERCISE THERAPY, AND KINESIO TAPE TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS IN DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY PATIENTS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Introduction:Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is one of the microvascular complications of diabetes, which occurs due to high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting in damage to a group of nerves. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the giving of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Exercise Therapy, and Kinesio Tape in cases of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Case Presentation:The patient in the study was a 64-year-old woman with a diabetes history who complained of tingling, a slight numbness, and a burning sensation in both legs. The complaints will worsen at night. Management and Outcome:The subject got therapy in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Exercise Therapy, and Kinesio Tape as many as three times. The Paraesthesia was measured using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), lower extremity muscle strength was measured using 5STS, the static balance using MCTSIB, and the dynamic balance using TUG. Discussion:After being given therapy, It obtained results in the form of decreased Paraesthesia measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) silent pain T1: 10 to T3: 9, motion pain T1: 10 to T3: 9. Increased muscle strength in lower extremities and postural in T1: 18 to T3: 15. Increased static balance from T1:0.35 to T3:0.41. Improved dynamic balance from T1:14.90 to T3:14.45. Conclusion:Therapy in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Exercise Therapy, and Kinesio Tape effectively reduces Paraesthesia, increases lower extremity and postural muscle strength, improves static balance, and improves dynamic balance.