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en Effect of Intraneural Facilitation and Foot Massage on Sensory Function among Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients Aims: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects up to 50% of individuals with type 2 diabetes, with distal symmetric polyneuropathy being the most common form. Early symptoms include sensory loss in the lower extremities, such as tingling, pain, and numbness, which may lead to serious complications like infections and amputations. This study aimed to assess the effects of intraneural facilitation and foot massage on sensory function among individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Materials & Methods: This comparative study was conducted at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, India. A total of 66 participants with diabetic peripheral neuropathy were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly assigned to two equal groups using the sealed envelope method (n=33 each). Group A received intraneural facilitation and Group B received foot massage. Sensory function was evaluated using the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Examination. Both groups underwent their respective interventions three times a week for three weeks. Post-test assessments were conducted to measure changes in sensory function. Findings: The post-test mean sensory function score in the intraneural facilitation group was significantly higher than that of the foot massage group. There was a statistically significant difference between the INF and FM groups on post-test Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Examination scores (p=0.038). Conclusion: Both intraneural facilitation and foot massage yield significant improvements in sensory function among individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.   Diabetes Mellitus,Diseases,Massage,Nerve Regeneration,Peripheral Neuropathy, 343 347 http://ijwph.daneshafarand.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2364-1&slc_lang=en&sid=3 L. Logeshwari V 1003194753284600379971 1003194753284600379971 No Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India S.S. Subramanian 1003194753284600379970 1003194753284600379970 Yes Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India M. Sahal 1003194753284600379933 1003194753284600379933 No Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India P. Bai 1003194753284600380121 1003194753284600380121 No Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India D.D. Vianni 1003194753284600380122 1003194753284600380122 No Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India E.K. Singarayar 1003194753284600380123 1003194753284600380123 No Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical and Sciences, College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, India F. Alhalaiqa 1003194753284600380124 1003194753284600380124 No Department of Pre-Clinical Affairs, College of Nursing, Qatar University, Qatar