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KMID : 0357220100220030023
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2010 Volume.22 No. 3 p.23 ~ p.30
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The Effect of a Balance Training Program to Improve the Balance of Aged Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
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Lee Yong-Woo
Choi Se-Jong
Song Chang-Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a balance training program could improve the balancing ability of elderly patients with type II diabetes mellitus. If yes, the results could lead to development of a method to prevent falls in elderly patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM).
Methods: Subjects were 28 elderly patients with type II DM. Subjects were divided into a control and an experimental group with 14 patients in each group. The experimental group had a balance training program consisting of balance training and lower extremity muscle strengthening exercises. The exercise group met twice a week for 8 weeks. All subjects were evaluated using a force plate for the amount of postural sway. To determine the degree of diabetes, we measured Hemoglobin A1c.
Results: Balance in the experimental group (p<0.05) increased significantly compared to the control group.
Conclusion: The results suggest that a balance training program should be recommended for improving balance and preventing falls in elderly type II DM patients.
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KEYWORD
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Postural balance, Aged, Diabetes mellitus, Exercise
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