Comparison of Otago and Beat it Program on Balance, Gait and QOL in Diabetic Neuropathy

Comparative Effects of Otago Exercise Program and Beat it Program on Balance, Gait and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

this study aims to compare the effects of Otago exercise program and BEAT IT program on balance, gait and quality of life in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Limited studies have been conducted to assess gait and quality of life. Most of the studies related to the Otago exercise program conducted in the geriatric population, stroke, Parkinson's, alcoholic neuropathy, chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy, and so on, a few studies conducted on diabetes, however up to the researcher's knowledge its effect on diabetic neuropathy has not been found. Similarly, studies related to the BEAT IT Program conducted in cancer patients and diabetes populations. Hence there is a need for comparative study on Otago exercise program and BEAT IT program to assess balance, gait and quality of life in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Inclusion Criteria:

• physician-diagnosed type 2 diabetes, with peripheral neuropathy (defined by Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire score of 5 or greater) the ability to walk independently for 20 m (97).
• Having score between 46 to 52 (out of a total of 56 points) on the BBS

Exclusion Criteria:

• fracture of the lower limb within the 6 months before the study
• diabetic ulcer, infection or partial amputation in feet
• disease or functional impairment of auditory, vestibular system
• Dementia or inability to give consistent information
• History of surgical procedure at the knee, ankle, or hip or indication of surgery throughout the intervention period malignancy, other neurological or orthopedic impairments (such as stroke, poliomyelitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prosthesis, or severe osteoarthritis), major vascular complications (venous or arterial ulcers), severe retinopathy, or severe nephropathy that causes edema or needs hemodialysis