The Effect of Sensorial Biodex Balance Balance System Exercises in Diabetic Neuropathy

Effects of Balance Exercises in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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.

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

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