Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a microvascular complication of Diabetes Mellitus expressed by the presence of peripheral nerve dysfunction in diabetics after exclusion of other causes. It involves somatic, sensory, motor & autonomic nerves. The motor impairments & sensory loss causes balance impairments, alterations in gait leading to increased fall risk.
Method: 25 diabetic patients with DPN participated out of which 22 completed the study. The participants were randomly divided into 2 groups. Control group received conventional physiotherapy while experimental group received Dura disc exercises along with conventional physiotherapy for 30 mins, 3 times/week for 3 weeks. The outcome measures included Functional Reach Test & Y- Balance Test assessed at the beginning of the intervention and at completion at 3 weeks.
Results: The results showed statistically significant difference (p<0.01) in the pre and post intervention measurements of FRT and YBT in both the groups. While the intergroup comparison showed statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in the FRT and YBT values in dura disc group compared to the control group.
Conclusion: The study concludes that dura disc exercises along with conventional physiotherapy are more beneficial compared to conventional physiotherapy alone to improve balance in patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.
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2022: 6.012
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