European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

EFFECT OF NEUROPLASTICITY-BASED BRAINGYM EXERCISE ON BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

*Manjula S., Dr. P. Senthil Selvam, R. P. Swetha,

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT
Background of the Study: According to Dr. Rasika Panse, Manasi Deshpande 2018 which concluded that Brain gym exercises improve the balance and reduce the fall risk in diabetic neuropathy. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a neuroplasticity based Brain Gym exercise program on balance and fall prevention among patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Objectives of The Study
 To assess the effect of Neuroplasticity based Brain Gym exercise on balance among patients with diabetic neuropathy.
 To assess the effect of Neuroplasticity based Brain Gym exercise on fall prevention among patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Methodology: This study consists of 30 samples of diabetic neuropathy patients who were divided into 2 groups. Group A and B consists of 15 samples each. Group A received neuroplasticity based brain Gym Exercise Program (30-minute sessions, 5 times a week, for 8 weeks). Exercises focused on improving balance. Group B- Control Group received awareness program on neuroplasticity based brain gym exercise on diabetes management. Outcome Measures: Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Fall efficacy scale. Result: The pre and post test values of Berg balance scale and Fall efficacy scale proved there was significant improvement on balance and fall prevention on diabetic neuropathy patients.

Keywords: Diabetic neuropathy, Balance impairment, Fall prevention, Neuroplasticity, Brain Gym exercise.