Wii Fit Based Exercises and Proprioceptive Exercises in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

Interventions: Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with Wii Fit based exercises
Other: Proprioceptive exercises

Brief Summary: This project is a Randomized clinical trial that will be conducted to check the effects of Wii Fit Based Exercises and Proprioceptive training on Balance and Fall Risk in patients with Diabetic Neuropathy, duration of study will be of 6months, convenient sampling will be used, subject following eligibility criteria from Riphah Rehabilitation Centre, Patients will be randomly allocated into two groups; Group A will be treated with Wii Fit based exercises (40 mins session, 3 days/week, Penguin slide, soccer heading, tilt table, tightrope walking) \& Group B will be treated with Proprioceptive training (40 min session, 3 days/week, toe walking, heel walking, cross-body leg swings right and left sides, partial squat, ). In both groups pre and post-test measurements of Balance and Fall of risk will be assessed through Berg Balance scale, STAR excursion, Modified Fall Efficacy scale, and Timed Up and Go (TUG). Evaluation will be done before the session start and at the end of 6th Week.

Detailed Description: Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to be abnormally high. Diabetic neuropathy is a serious diabetes complication that may affect as many as 50% of people with diabetes. The nerve damage associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) may reduce the proprioceptive inputs that contribute to decreased balance and an increased risk of falling. Wii Fit Balance Board improves balance in older adults through training. Wii Fit balance board showed significant improvement in balance and decrease the risk of fall. Proprioceptive training is an intervention that targets the improvement of proprioceptive function in patients. The aim of the current study is to determine the effects of Wii Fit Based exercises and proprioception training on balance and fall of risk in patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Other neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, or stroke;
Severe visual impairment, musculoskeletal disorders, unhealed plantar ulceration, lower limb amputation, poor cardiopulmonary function, or other diseases affecting walking ability or any other disease due to which individuals were unable to walk without assistance
Any other condition associated with a high risk of falling

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Wii Fit Based Exercises	baseline physical therapy treatment along with Wii Fit based exercises	Group A will receive Wii fit Based Exercises
Proprioceptive Training	Proprioceptive exercises	Group B will receive proprioceptive training

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Berg Balance Scale	6th Week	Determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks. A score of 56 indicates functional balance. A score of \< 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling.
STAR Excursion test	6th Week	Functional screening tool to assess lower extremity dynamic stability and neuromuscular control
Timed Up and Go Test	6th Week	Assess a person's mobility and requires both static and dynamic balance
Modified Fall Efficacy scale	6th Week	Assess an individual's confidence in performing common activities of daily living without falling.5=fairly confident/fairly sure, and 10=completely confident/ completely sure. Scores can fall in between 0, 5, and 10. Interpretation: Higher scores reflect more confidence, less fear of falling. Lower scores reflect less confidence and more fear of falling

Secondary Outcome Measures

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