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Objective Traditional Thai massage is one of the alternative treatments for diabetic feet. However, the specific amount of pressing pressure applied to the foot during Thai foot massage is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of light pressing pressure on foot skin blood flow in type 2 diabetic patients. Methodes A single-arm repeated measures was conducted. Forty-three participants were recruited via the subjective examination and screening using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument. To obtain foot skin blood flow by laser doppler blood flowmetry, a probe was pasted on the 1st distal phalange of the big toe. Light pressure at a single point was applied on the plantar skin fold between the bases of the second and third toes by using the digital algometer. The pressure was applied gently, then increased slightly until the participant started to feel some minor discomfort. Patients were asked to rate their pain intensity using the visual analogue scale. Results The average pressing pressure without discomfort was 3.55 ± 1.04 kg/cm2. The foot skin blood flow increased significantly immediately after the pressing pressure, and this increase represented about 1.9 tim

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Author

Uraiwan Chatchawan; Nutthakan Srimuang; Junichiro Yamauchi

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)