EFFECT OF BRAIN GYM EXERCISE ON BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
*Manjula S. and Dr. P. Senthil Selvam
ABSTRACT
Background: Brain gym exercises consist of a series of movements that purportedly activate the brain, promote
neurological re-patterning, and facilitate whole-brain learning (Dennison & Dennison, 1994). According to
various studies, different proprioceptive trainings and exercises were found to improve balance in the patients
suffering from diabetic neuropathy.[4] Aim and Objective: The aim of study was to assess the effect of brain gym
exercise on balance in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Need of The Study: Brain gym movements was used to
connect both brain hemispheres (right and left), with the final aim of improving the brain functions, balancing the
effects of daily stress and tension and helping them stay in shape, to think and concentrate at any time. These
exercises effectively improve glucose control in diabetic patients and can reduce IENF damage by improving
blood glucose. Method: 30 Subjects of age 4-70 years suffering from diabetic neuropathy were recruited based on
the inclusion criteria and they were separated into two groups. 15 subjects, who were included in the experimental
group were given brain gym exercises and the remaining 15 subjects who were included under the control group
were treated with aerobic exercises for a period of six weeks, 45min per day for 3 days per week. The outcome
measure used was Berg balance scale(BBS). Result: There was statistically greater improvement in experimental
group in which the subjects were given brain gym exercises. Conclusion: The study concluded that brain gym
exercise was more effective in improving balance among patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Keywords: Brain Gym Exercise, Aerobic Exercise, Diabetic Neuropathy, Balance, Berg Balance Scale.
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