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Potential predictive effect of mechanical properties of the plantar skin and superficial soft tissue, and vibration perception on plantar loading during gait in individuals with diabetes by Monteiro, Renan L, Drechsel, Tina J, Ferreira, Jane Suelen S. P, Zippenfennig, Claudio, Sacco, Isabel C. N

“…Background This exploratory study aimed to investigate the extent to which mechanical properties of the plantar skin and superficial soft tissue (hardness,…”
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The Effect of Subliminal Electrical Noise Stimulation on Plantar Vibration Sensitivity in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus by Drechsel, Tina J, Zippenfennig, Claudio, Schmidt, Daniel, Milani, Thomas L

“…Subliminal electrical noise (SEN) enhances sensitivity in healthy individuals of various ages. Diabetes and its neurodegenerative profile, such as marked…”
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Foot callus thickness does not trade off protection for tactile sensitivity during walking by Holowka, Nicholas B., Wynands, Bert, Drechsel, Tina J., Yegian, Andrew K., Tobolsky, Victoria A., Okutoyi, Paul, Mang’eni Ojiambo, Robert, Haile, Diresibachew W., Sigei, Timothy K., Zippenfennig, Claudio, Milani, Thomas L., Lieberman, Daniel E.

“…Until relatively recently, humans, similar to other animals, were habitually barefoot. Therefore, the soles of our feet were the only direct contact between…”
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The Mechanoreceptor's Role in Plantar Skin Changes in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus by Zippenfennig, Claudio, Drechsel, Tina J, Monteiro, Renan L, Sacco, Isabel C N, Milani, Thomas L

“…Mechanical skin properties (MSPs) and vibration perception thresholds (VPTs) show no relationship in healthy subjects. Similar results were expected when…”
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Low and High Frequency Vibration Perception Thresholds Can Improve the Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy by Drechsel, Tina J, Monteiro, Renan L, Zippenfennig, Claudio, Ferreira, Jane S S P, Milani, Thomas L, Sacco, Isabel C N

“…Recent studies demonstrate neuropathic changes with respect to vibration sensitivity for different measurement frequencies. This study investigates the…”
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