Study of Physical Therapy in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Sensorimotor diabetic polyneuropathy is a common and serious complication of longstanding diabetes mellitus. The therapeutic options are limited (pain therapy, antidepressants, physical measures using direct current such as two- / four-cell baths). In the present study, for the first time, after positive data from a pilot study, it is to be checked whether the effectiveness of an existing therapy can be extended by treatment with heated granulate stones in the rehabilitation setting.

Inclusion Criteria:Age> 18 years of agediabetic polyneuropathyInpatient stay in the Paracelsus Harz Clinic Bad SuderodeExclusion Criteria:Lack of consentInfections on the extremities to be bathedSkin damage on the extremities to be bathedPacemaker or ICD implantationMetal (e.g. osteosynthesis materials) in the parts of the body to be bathed