Influence of ankle range of motion on balance performance in diabetic elderly subjects

ABSTRACT

There is a correlation between balance performance and ankle joint range of motion in elderly subjects. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of change in ankle joint range of motion on performance of balance with diabetic elderly subjects. Thirty diabetic elderly subjects, divided into two equal groups. The experimental group received mobility exercise for two months, where the control group received no physical therapy. Measurements of ankle range of motion and balance performance recorded before and at the end of the study. The experimental group showed a significant improvement in performance of balance with improving the ankle range of motion, while the control group showed no significant improvement