Bina Eftekhar-Sadat1, Roghayyeh Azizi1, Akbar Aliasgharzadeh2, Vahideh Toopchizadeh3, Morteza Ghojazadeh4. 1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. 2. Endocrine and Metabolism Section, Imam Reza Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. 3. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht Ave., Tabriz, Iran. 4. Department of Medical Physiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:Diabetic neuropathy (DN) in the elderly is a common complication of diabetes that can negatively influence balance control. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of balance training program on postural stability of diabetic patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this randomized clinical trial, 34 elderly DN patients were divided into intervention (n = 17) and control (n = 17) groups. The experimental group underwent a balance training program using the Biodex Balance System (BBS) for 10 sessions. All subjects in both groups were assessed using timed 'up and go' (TUG) test, the Berg balance scale, and the fall risk and postural stability tests, at baseline and at the end of the study. RESULTS: TUG (p = 0.01), fall risk index (p = 0.002), anterior/posterior index (p = 0.01), medial/lateral index (p = 0.04), overall stability index (p = 0.01) and Berg balance scale (p = 0.04) were significantly improved after the training in the intervention group, but had no significant differences in the control group. The changes in TUG (p < 0.001) and fall risk index (p < 0.001) in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group. CONCLUSION: According to our results, balance training would improve postural stability and balance in elderly patients with DN.
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OBJECTIVES:Diabetic neuropathy (DN) in the elderly is a common complication of diabetes that can negatively influence balance control. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of balance training program on postural stability of diabeticpatients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this randomized clinical trial, 34 elderly DN patients were divided into intervention (n = 17) and control (n = 17) groups. The experimental group underwent a balance training program using the Biodex Balance System (BBS) for 10 sessions. All subjects in both groups were assessed using timed 'up and go' (TUG) test, the Berg balance scale, and the fall risk and postural stability tests, at baseline and at the end of the study. RESULTS: TUG (p = 0.01), fall risk index (p = 0.002), anterior/posterior index (p = 0.01), medial/lateral index (p = 0.04), overall stability index (p = 0.01) and Berg balance scale (p = 0.04) were significantly improved after the training in the intervention group, but had no significant differences in the control group. The changes in TUG (p < 0.001) and fall risk index (p < 0.001) in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group. CONCLUSION: According to our results, balance training would improve postural stability and balance in elderly patients with DN.
Authors: Ann V Schwartz; Teresa A Hillier; Deborah E Sellmeyer; Helaine E Resnick; Edward Gregg; Kristine E Ensrud; Pamela J Schreiner; Karen L Margolis; Jane A Cauley; Michael C Nevitt; Dennis M Black; Steven R Cummings Journal: Diabetes Care Date: 2002-10 Impact factor: 19.112
Authors: Ann V Schwartz; Eric Vittinghoff; Deborah E Sellmeyer; Kenneth R Feingold; Nathalie de Rekeneire; Elsa S Strotmeyer; Ronald I Shorr; Aaron I Vinik; Michelle C Odden; Seok Won Park; Kimberly A Faulkner; Tamara B Harris Journal: Diabetes Care Date: 2007-12-04 Impact factor: 19.112