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Effect of task oriented training on postural stability in patients with type (II) diabetic neuropathy
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Abstract
Background: Sensorimotor cortex is responsive to peripheral and central stimulation by mechanisms that are important for learning motor tasks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of task oriented training on postural stability in patients with type (II) diabetic neuropathy. Methodology: Thirty diabetic neuropathic patients were assigned into two equal groups (group I and II): group (I) received task oriented training in addition to selected physical therapy program (Wobble board training, range of motion, stretching exercises and gait training) for 12 sessions every other day, each session for 1 hour, while group (II) received selected physical therapy program only for 12 sessions every other day, each session for 1 hour. Patients were assessed using Biodex stability system including postural stability test and clinical tests (berg balance scale, functional reach test, and time up and go test). Results: This study revealed that postural stability is significantly improved in both groups with the best results for group I. Conclusion: Task oriented training could be considered a valuable and non-invasive method for improving postural stability in patients with type II diabetic neuropathy