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Effect of Sensory Impairment on Balance Performance and Lower Limb Muscle Strength in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine ; : 497-508, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-762654
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To compare balance performance and lower limb muscle strength between older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), with and without sensory impairments and non-DM groups. Influence of a number of sensory impairments, and muscle strength on balance performance were explored.

METHODS:

Ninety-two older adults with and without type 2 DM, were examined relative to visual function with the Snellen chart, Melbourne Edge test, and Howard-Dolman test, vestibular function with the modified Romberg test, proprioception of the big toe, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy with the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument. Balance performances were evaluated with the Romberg test, Functional Reach Test (FRT), and Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Strength of knee and ankle muscles was measured.

RESULTS:

FRT of type 2 DM groups with at least two sensory impairments, was lower than the non-DM group (p<0.05). TUG of all DM groups, was worse than the non-DM group (p<0.01). Lower limb muscle strength of type 2 DM groups with two and three sensory impairments, was weaker than non-DM group (p<0.05). Regression analysis showed that type 2 DM with three sensory impairments, ankle dorsiflexors strength, and age were influential predictors of TUG.

CONCLUSION:

There were significant differences, of muscle strength and balance performance among groups. Poorer balance and reduced lower limb strength were marked in older adults with type 2 DM, even ones without sensory impairment. Muscle weakness seemed to progress, from the distal part of lower limbs. A greater number of sensory impairments, weaker dorsiflexors, and advanced age influenced balance performance.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Proprioception / Vestibular Function Tests / Hallux / Mass Screening / Michigan / Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Muscle Weakness / Lower Extremity / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Muscle Strength Type of study: Screening study Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Proprioception / Vestibular Function Tests / Hallux / Mass Screening / Michigan / Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Muscle Weakness / Lower Extremity / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Muscle Strength Type of study: Screening study Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine Year: 2019 Type: Article