Downloads: 1 | Views: 79 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Review Papers | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Rating: 5.3 / 10
A Literature Review on Effectiveness of Balance Training in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients
Maddikayala Lakshmi Prasanna | Dr. Prasanna Mohan [2] | Shwetha Sasidharan
Abstract: Background: One of the frequently occurring complications of diabetes mellitus is peripheral neuropathy that is related to the condition which is predominantly more in the elderly patients with poor balance, falling anxiety and falls. The prevalence of diabetes is relatively high, and neuropathy affects one-third of people with diabetes. Additionally, one third of those who have diabetic peripheral neuropathy can cause balance issues as well as gait problems. The severity of the disease and inadequate glycemic management increases the risk of developing DPN. About 30% of DPN clients experiences the muscle wasting, loss of ankle reflexes, diminished gait, impaired balance and lack of coordination control and risk of falls. Aim: The purpose of this study is to examine the pertinent literature regarding the efficacy of balance training for individuals with Diabetic neuropathy. Search Method: A literature review using the meta-analyses (PRISMA), focusing on period of 2010-2021, was undertaken. Databases used for searching the articles are pub Med, research gate, Google scholar. Selection Criteria: The selection criterion consists of articles having the keywords Diabetic neuropathy (DN), berg balance scale, balance training, type 2 Diabetes mellitus and glycemic control, falls. Results: Total of 10 Articles were selected according to inclusion criteria and these studies showed that balance training is effective in Diabetic neuropathy. Conclusion: After conducting a literature review, this study found that a particular exercise training program (Balance training) was effective in Diabetic neuropathy by improving balance and reduction of falls of risk.
Keywords: DN, type 2 DM, Diabetes mellitus, bergs balance scale, balance training, glycemic control, falls
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024,
Pages: 940 - 943