Effectiveness of Neural Mobilizations Techniques on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathies: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Background and Objective
Rehabilitation medicine has advanced significantly due to improvements in policy, funding, and technology. Conventional neurorehabilitation, which focuses on high-intensity and task-specific practice, has proven effective in enhancing the performance of neurological patients. Peripheral neuropathy, affecting 25–50% of diabetics particularly those with type 2 diabetes results in damage to nerve fibers, leading to altered motor and sensory functions. Neural mobilization techniques can help restore physiological functions by reducing nerve stress and improving axonal transport and blood flow. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these techniques in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Methodology
The methodology of this systematic review will be based on PRISMA guidelines, since the primary goal of this effort is to mapout all of the research that is currently available on neural mobilization techniques according to inclusion/exclusion criteria. The data will be collected from Pedro, PubMed, Google scholar and Cochrane library, Embase, Base and Science direct.
Discussion
The purpose of this systematic review was to assess how well neural mobilization (NM) techniques can help patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) recover from their condition. Four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were published between 2011 and 2024 and satisfied the predetermined inclusion criteria based on methodological quality and relevance to the research question were included in the review.
Conclusion and Results
Neural mobilization methods can help patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy by lowering pain, enhancing nerve conduction, and improving mobility and balance. Combining NM with conventional rehabilitation programs yielded the biggest benefits.
© 2026 Asad Anwar, Marium Zafar, Aqsa Saman, published by Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association
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