Comparison of the Effect of Eight Weeks of Strength Training, Aquatic Exercise, and Omega-3 Supplement Consumption on Motor Function of Diabetic Men With Peripheral Neuropathy

 Diabetes leads to some motor function dysfunction. The aim of this research was to compare the effect of eight weeks of strength training, water exercise, and omega-3 consumption on the motor function of diabetic men with peripheral neuropathy.

 Among the diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy (30-60 years old), 80 people were purposefully selected and then randomly divided into four groups, including 8 weeks of taking omega-3 supplements, 8 weeks of strength training, 8 weeks of water training, and control (20 people in each group). Eventually, a one-way analysis of variance was used for the group comparison of variables.

 In terms of simple reaction time, strength training (P=0.03) and water training (P=0.01) were lower than the control group. In addition, the water exercises (P=0.04) and strength training (P=0.04) were lower than the consumption of omega-3. However, in terms of the balance score, strength training (P=0.001), water training (P=0.001), and omega-3 consumption (P=0.01) were higher than the control group. Similarly, water exercises (P=0.02) and strength training (P=0.03) were higher than the average consumption of omega-3. Regarding the leg muscle strength score, the strength training (P=0.001), water training (P=0.001), and omega-3 consumption (P=0.003) were higher than the control group. Finally, the strength training (P=0.012) was higher than the mean consumption of omega-3 (P=0.012).

 In general, strength training, water exercise, and omega-3 consumption improved motor performance in diabetic neuropathy men.