Abstract: Background: Diabetic Neuropathy causes superficial and deep sensitivity of the lower limbs, resulting in deficient balance and postural control. Mobility of the foot and ankle joints is often affected and altered plantar pressure is observed in these individuals.
Objective: To determine the effect of multisensory training on balance, gait and quality of life in subjects with diabetic neuropathy.
Methodology: 30 subjects with Diabetic Neuropathy were recruited and divided into two groups. Experimental group received multisensory training and while the control group received conventional exercises for 6 weeks. Both the groups received health education on diabetes for 30 min each week during the 6 week intervention duration. Balance, gait and quality of life were assessed prior and post-intervention using Timed Up and Go test, Dynamic Gait Index and Generic Quality Of Life Measure: Health Status Questionnaire (SF36).
Results: It was observed that all the scores improved in both the groups, post-intervention (p<0.001). When the scores were compared between the groups, the TUG scores improved better in the experimental group than the control group (p<005). DGI and SF36-PF (Physical Function), SF36-RP (Physical Role Function) scores did not show any statistical difference between the groups (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Multisensory training is effective in improving balance, gait and quality of life in subjects with diabetic neuropathy and can be an integral part of rehabilitation.
Keywords: Diabetic Neuropathy, Multisensory training, Balance, Gait, Quality of life.
Title: EFFECT OF MULTISENSORY TRAINING ON BALANCE, GAIT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN SUBJECTS WITH DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
Author: V. Manoja, Sudheera Kunduru
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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