The Impact of Therapy Foot Exercise And Foot SPA on Foot Sensitivity in Patiens with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which if not controlled properly will cause various complications, one
of which is diabetic neuropathy. One way to prevent it can be doing activities and exercises such as foot
gymnastics and foot SPA. To determine the impact of foot exercise and foot SPA on the sensitivity of the feet
of patients with diabetes mellitus. This study uses a literature review method using the Google Scholar,
PubMed, ProQuest, and Garuda Portal databases. Based on a literature search, 14 journals according to the
criteria showed that there was an impact of foot exercise and foot SPA on foot sensitivity in patients with
diabetes mellitus. Foot gymnastics and foot SPA which are done regularly can help increase the sensitivity of
the feet. The feet will get an adequate supply of oxygen so that complaints such as tingling, numbness which
is a symptom of diabetic neuropathy decrease so that the sensitivity of the feet increases. Foot exercise and
foot SPA have a good impact on foot sensitivity in diabetes mellitus patients. Thus minimizing the occurrence
of diabetic neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers