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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Blindfolded balance training versus swiss ball exercises on static and dynamic balance in subjects with diabetic neuropathy
Authors
Hima Bindu Kanaganapalli, Mallikarjunaiah H S, Sudheera Kunduru
Abstract
Background: Balance is maintained with the information from somatosensory input, visual and vestibular systems. Somatosensory input and vision are often affected in presence of diabetic neuropathy. Decreased vibration sense can trigger imbalance. Objectives: To compare the effect of blindfolded balance training and Swiss ball exercises on static and dynamic balance in subjects with Diabetic Neuropathy. Methods: 30 subjects with Diabetic Neuropathy were recruited for the study and assigned to one of the two groups. Group A received Blindfolded balance training and Group B received Swiss ball exercises. The treatment sessions were scheduled for 45 minutes a day, 5 times per week, for 3 weeks. Balance was assessed prior to and post-intervention using Berg Balance Scale and Star Excursion Balance Test. Result: Pre-intervention score of BBS was 33.60±1.99, SEBT for right lower limb was 37.78±1.88 and 34.48±1.98 for left lower limb in Group A. In Group B, BBS score was 34.80±1.62, SEBT score in right lower limb was 41.65±3.61 and in left lower limb was 39.12±3.40. Post-intervention, the BBS score was 36.60±1.56, SEBT score in right lower limb was 40.50±2.06 and left lower limb was 36.80±2.25 in Group A. BBS score was 42.13±2.46, SEBT score in right lower limb was 49.40±3.37 and in left lower limb was 47.38±2.34. Conclusion: Both the groups showed significant improvement post-intervention. But between group comparison showed Swiss ball exercises to be more beneficial in improving static and dynamic balance in subjects with Diabetic Neuropathy.
Pages:11-14
How to cite this article:
Hima Bindu Kanaganapalli, Mallikarjunaiah H S, Sudheera Kunduru "Blindfolded balance training versus swiss ball exercises on static and dynamic balance in subjects with diabetic neuropathy". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 11-14
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