Balance Training in Diabetic Neuropathy

Efficacy of Balance Training in Comparison to General Exercises Alone in Diabetic Neuropathy

This study evaluates the efficacy of balance training in Diabetic Neuropathy. Control group will receive general exercises while Eperimental/ Interventional group will receive Balance exercises along with general exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age group: 30-60 years
• Diabetes type II patients diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy by medical doctor for at least 5 years
• Neuropathy present (on the basis of Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument
• Have balance impairment ( evaluation on Berg Balance Scale)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neuropathy due to other medical conditions like Vitamin deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Auto-immune/ demyelinating diseases
• Foot ulcers
• Lower limb amputee
• Vestibular diseases
• Retinopathy
• Cardiac problems
• Hemiplegia/ Stroke