The Effect of Enhanced Occupational Therapy Interventions On the Balance Performance and Fall Risk Among Patients Suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy

Abstract

Balance is a critical component of most activities of daily living Deficits of balance or postural control in persons of advanced age are one of the factors that influence the risk of falling Good functional reach and appropriate balance was always a concern in Diabetic Neuropathy patients Appropriate exercises and activities have proved to improve functional balance and are well documented in the literature However rarely any study is been carried out to find out the significance of conventional gadgets I e Chair activities Functional floor activities Foot roller Jogger activities and Balance beam Vs Enhanced Gadgets I e Swiss ball Wide Mattress Trampoline Vestibular Board and Trunk rotator newline