The effect of exercise therapy on balance in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral sensory and motor nerves are often affected in people with diabetes mellitus (DM), and balance problems are widespread. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is common. This study investigated the impact of exercise treatment on balance parameters in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients.

Method

Electronic databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct, were used to perform a search of accessible papers. The search strategy was (exercise therapy OR physical activity) AND (balance OR equilibrium OR postural control OR fall OR fall risk OR static balance OR dynamic balance OR functional balance) AND diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to rate the research in this review for its quality and r

SUBMITTER: Akbari NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9672244 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature