Affiliation:
1. Department of Neurology Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Background:
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) being a complication of diabetes affects balance and causes sensory impairment which links to deterioration of quality of life. As the age advances the risk of fall due to DPN also increases, and hence, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of sensory re-education in combination with balance training on fall risk and quality of life in elderly DPN patients.
Methodology:
This study includes 27 participants meeting the inclusion criteria which include 60–75 of age, who can ambulate with or without assistance and modified Toronto clinical scoring scale ≥6–8. Balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and quality of life by EuroQol-5Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5 L), respectively. Those who had diabetic foot ulcers and other neurological impairments were excluded from the study.
Results:
There was significant improvement in balance quality of life and reduction in fall risk (P = 0.001 <0.05) after 4 weeks of treatment.
Conclusion:
A significant improvement in balance, quality of life, and reduction of fall risk is seen in older adults with DPN.
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