Upper Extremity Functioning in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Study

Authors : Tuba YERLİKAYA, Bilge BAŞAKCI ÇALIK, Uğur CAVLAK, Özgür SİRKECİ

Pages : 330-335

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.723847

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Publication Date : 2021-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the upper extremity functions of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and to compare them with those of healthy subjects. Methods: Thirty six diabetic participants insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mean age: 55.05±5.85 years; 21 female, 15 male); and thirty six healthy participants insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mean age: 53.52±7.74 years; 20 female, 16 male); were evaluated in this study. A hand dynamometer was used to examine grip strength of the participants. Upper extremities endurance was evaluated by using the Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(UULEX);. Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand Test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DASH-T); was used to determine upper extremity disability level. Results: Diabetic participants evaluated in this study showed lower scores in terms of upper extremity endurance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Moreover, disability level of the diabetics was found higher than the healthy controls insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. No significant difference in terms of grip strength was found between the two groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05); Conclusion: In individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus, there is a significant decrease in upper extremity endurance and an increase in the level of upper extremity disability level.
Keywords : diabetes mellitus, upper extremity, physical endurance, disability, muscle strength