Comparison of the Effect of Eight Weeks of Strength Training, Aquatic Exercise, and Omega-۳ Supplement Consumption on Motor Function of Diabetic Men With Peripheral Neuropathy

Background: 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-۳ consumption on the motor function of diabetic men with peripheral neuropathy.Materials and Methods: Among the diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy (۳۰-۶۰ years old), ۸۰ people were purposefully selected and then randomly divided into four groups, including ۸ weeks of taking omega-۳ supplements, ۸ weeks of strength training, ۸ weeks of water training, and control (۲۰ people in each group). Eventually, a one-way analysis of variance was used for the group comparison of variables.Results: In terms of simple reaction time, strength training (P=۰.۰۳) and water training (P=۰.۰۱) were lower than the control group. In addition, the water exercises (P=۰.۰۴) and strength training (P=۰.۰۴) were lower than the consumption of omega-۳. However, in terms of the balance score, strength training (P=۰.۰۰۱), water training (P=۰.۰۰۱), and omega-۳ consumption (P=۰.۰۱) were higher than the control group. Similarly, water exercises (P=۰.۰۲) and strength training (P=۰.۰۳) were higher than the average consumption of omega-۳. Regarding the leg muscle strength score, the strength training (P=۰.۰۰۱), water training (P=۰.۰۰۱), and omega-۳ consumption (P=۰.۰۰۳) were higher than the control group. Finally, the strength training (P=۰.۰۱۲) was higher than the mean consumption of omega-۳ (P=۰.۰۱۲).Conclusion: In general, strength training, water exercise, and omega-۳ consumption improved motor performance in diabetic neuropathy men.