Effects of Balance Exercises in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathies
- Sponsor
- Duygu AKTAR REYHANIOGLU
- Enrollment
- 27
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The effect of biodex balance training on muscle strength was evaluated.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study examined the effects of balance exercises performed with the Biodex Balance System (BBS) on nerve conduction, sensory symptoms, and muscle strength in patients with diabetes-related neuropathy.
Detailed Description
We enrolled twenty-seven patients in this study. Patients in the intervention group (n=14) performed exercises using the computerized BBS. The control group (n=13) was just informed about diabetes self-management. All patients underwent pretest and posttest peripheral nerve conduction studies. Sensory examination performed by using 5.07 Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments and 128-Hz tuning fork. Muscle strength measurements obtained with manual dynamometer
Investigators
Duygu AKTAR REYHANIOGLU
Principal Investigator
Izmir Tinaztepe University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •diabetes-related neuropathy based on laboratory tests, clinical findings, and nerve conduction study
Exclusion Criteria
- •increased risk of non-diabetes related neuropathy: history of autoimmune, cerebrovascular, or chronic infectious disease, cancer, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, radicular neuropathy, chronic kidney and liver failure, alcoholism or other substance abuse, and mental or physical disabilities (including blindness). We also excluded patients who didn't speak Turkish
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The effect of biodex balance training on muscle strength was evaluated.
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks
Muscle test was evaluated with a manual dynamometer. The measurements of both groups before and after the training were compared.
The effect of biodex balance training on protective senses
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks
Protective senses was assessed with monofilament and 128 Hz tuning fork
The effect of biodex balance training on motor nerves
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 8 weeks
Nerve conduction test was assessed with electromyograph