Abstract
Objective: To explore the relationship between frontal plane ankle range of motion (ROM) and frontal plane control, as determined by step width variability during level gait, among older persons with peripheral neuropathy. Design: Observational. Setting: University biomechanics laboratory. Participants: 39 older persons (18 women; mean age ± SD, 64.7±9.5y) with electrodiagnostically confirmed neuropathy. Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: Step width variability as determined by SD of step widths during 10 lengths of a 10-m course; ankle eversion, ankle inversion, and combined ankle inversion plus eversion ROM as determined by standard goniometric technique; and peripheral neuropathy severity as determined by the Michigan Diabetes Neuropathy Score (MDNS) (scale range, 0−46 points; higher score equals more severe neuropathy).
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