Monochromatic Infrared Photo Energy in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Table 2

Outcomes at baseline and 4 weeks, by intervention group (number = 35 participants)^*.

Outcome		Group 1—training + MIPE^∧ (𝑛 = 18)	Group 2—training only (𝑛 = 17)
10-cm analogue pain scale	Baseline	6.2 ± 2.1	7.3 ± 1.1
	4 weeks	3.9 ± 1.8	5.1 ± 2.3
P value^†		≤.05
Monofilament sensation^¶	Baseline	7.2 ± 1.8	8.3 ± 0.9
	4 weeks	1.4 ± 2.1	7.2 ± 1.3
P value^†		.025	.06
Berg balance score^§	Baseline	31 ± 9.27	28.58 ± 10.16
	4 weeks	47.61 ± 10.16	32.52 ± 9.54
P value^†		≤.05

^*Values are mean ± standard deviation.
^∧MIPE: monochromatic infrared photo energy.
^†Dependent sample t-test revealed statistically significant differences within the treatment groups except within the second group difference for the sensation measurement.
^¶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 heightened medium risk of falling.