Effect of Graded Motor Imagery on Quality of Life, Pain, Kinesiophobia and Pain Catastrophization in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Study Protocol for 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.

Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) occurs as a complication in 88% of all patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The intensity of pain has a direct impact on the function, levels of anxiety, kinesiophobia, fear of pain and fear of hypoglycemia, leading to reduction in the levels of physical activity.