Diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are related to higher passive torque and stiffness of the knee and ankle joints

The aim of this study was to investigate the ankle and knee stiffness passive torque in individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), without diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) at different speed motion. Forty-nine male a similar age were studied (17 DM2 DPN, 15 17 controls). Knee flexion extension torques assessed on an isokinetic dynamometer 5°/s, 30°/s, 60°/s. Our results showed that exhibited greater compared controls DPN presented those DPN. mechanical impairments structures most evident low speeds while alterations 30°/s Although presence key factor for increased torque, it not related increase stiffness. Preventive measures avoiding motion could be adopted early stages DM2.