Effects of Electromagnetic Therapy Versus Laser Therapy on Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy

Effects of Electromagnetic Therapy Versus Laser Therapy on Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients

This study are to:

• Evaluate effect of magnetic therapy on peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients.
• Evaluate effect of laser therapy on peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients.
• Compare effects of magnetic therapy with that of laser therapy on peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients.

Sixty- five male and female diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy will be selected to participate in this study. They will be equally divided into two groups Group-I: Twenty five patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy will be exposed to low intensity pulsed magnetic therapy Group-II: Twenty five patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy will be exposed for 24 treatment sessions of laser therapy Group-III 15 patient received only medical treatment

Inclusion Criteria:

• All diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy will be selected to participate in this study.
• Their age ranges from 35 to 65 years old.
• All patients under medical control (optimal blood glucose). such as analgesic medications (e.g. opiates, anti-depressants, anticonvulsants and diabetic drugs to control blood glucose).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients have DPN due to other causes than diabetes
• Ulcers in either foot
• Lack of blood sugar control
• Other nervous system impairments
• Visual problems
• Unstable medical conditions
• Pregnancy
• Metallic implants
• Alcohol or drug abuse.