Outcome Group 1-Training + MIPE^ (n = 18) Group 2-Training only (n = 17) Fstatistic† p-value† 10-cm analogue pain scale 3.9 ± 1.8             5.1 ± 2.3      8.16 0.01 Monofilament sensation¶ 1.4 ± 2.1                             7.2 ± 1.3 4.2 0.014 Berg balance score§ 47.61 ± 7.39 32.52 ± 9.54 12.06 0.0001 *Values are mean ± standard deviation ^MIPE = monochromatic infrared photo energy †Analysis of covariance ¶Possible score ranging from 0 to 10, indicative of the number of separate pedal anatomic sites where 5.07-monofilament touch-pressure was not appreciated by the participant (lower score indicative of more sensation) §A score of 21-40 indicates balance impairment and a medium risk of falling

Table 3: Results of analysis of covariance between the groups at 4 weeks postintervention (N = 35 patients)*.