Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Table 3

Results of analysis of covariance between the groups at 4 weeks after intervention (number = 35 patients)^*.

Outcome	Group 1—training + MIPE^∧ (𝑛 = 18)	Group 2—training only (𝑛 = 17)	F statistic^†	P value^†
10-cm analogue pain scale	3.9 ± 1.8	5.1 ± 2.3	8.16	.01
Monofilament sensation^¶	1.4 ± 2.1	7.2 ± 1.3	4.2	.014
Berg balance score^§	47.61 ± 7.39	32.52 ± 9.54	12.06	.0001

^*Values are mean ± standard deviation.
^∧MIPE: monochromatic infrared photo energy.
^†Analysis of covariance.
^¶Possible score ranging from 0 to 10, indicative of the number of separate pedal anatomic sites where 5.07-monofilament touch-pressure was not appreciated by the participant (lower score indicative of more sensation).
^§A score of 21–40 indicates balance impairment and a medium risk of falling.