The aim of the study is to investigate proprioceptive exercises training combined with aerobic exercises and resistive exercises training combined with aerobic exercises on dynamic balance and superficial sense. The patients were randomly divided into Proprioceptive Exercise Training Group (PG) (n=15) and Resistive Exercise Training Group (RG) (n=15). All subjects were included exercise education program and both groups had trained aerobic exercise program for walking on treadmill (2times/wk. 6 week duration).
The aim of the study is to investigate proprioceptive exercises training combined with aerobic exercises and resistive exercises training combined with aerobic exercises on dynamic balance and superficial sense. The study included 30 volunteers with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus(T2DM) who were referred to Fitness Center Arif Nihat Asya Kültür Merkezi Istanbul, Turkey by a medical doctor between December 2016- March 2017 and got diagnosed and followed up at least 6 month before. Glycemic control of all the participants were assessed according to fasting blood glucose and glycolated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Waist and hip circumference was recorded in centimeters. Six minute walking test (6MWT) was used to determine functional capacity of participants. We evaluated the dynamic balance of patients by Prokin PK200, Italy. Five parameters were obtained from Prokin as; Perimeter Length (PL), Area gap percentade (AGP) Medium Speed (MS), Anteroposterior equilibrium (AP) and Mediolateral equilibrium (ML). Proprioception assessment was done with angle reproduction test in direction of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion and deviations were recorded. Superficial sense was assessed with two point discrimination test and vibration threshold was evaluated by biothesiometer. Lower extremity muscles strength were assessed with handheld dynamometer (PowerTrack II commander, JTech Medical, Midvale, UT). The patients were randomly divided into Proprioceptive Exercise Training Group (PG) and Resistive Exercise Training Group (RG). All subjects were included exercise education program and both groups had trained aerobic exercise program for walking on treadmill (2times/wk. 6 week duration). The proprioceptive exercise program was applied in PG and the resistive exercise program was applied in RG twice a week and for duration 6 week.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
Patients trained for proprioceptive exercises
Patients trained for resistive exercises
Patients were educated with treadmill walking for 30 minutes of each exercise session
Change in HbA1c level
It was evaluated for metabolic control with patient's routine controls in their clinics follow-up. At the end of the study, this metabolic variable was evaluated again in order to observe changes
Time frame: 6 weeks
Waist and Hip Circumferences
It represents risks for cardiovascular diseases.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Six minute walking test
Functional capacity of the patients was evaluated through 6 minute walking test
Time frame: 6 weeks
Dynamic balance assessment
Prokin PK 200 was used for dynamic balance assessment
Time frame: 6 weeks
Vibration Perception Threshold Assessment
Biothesiometer was used for determining vibration perception threshold
Time frame: 6 weeks
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength
Commander myometer was used for muscle strength assessment
Time frame: 6 weeks
Proprioception Assesment
Angle reproduction test was used
Time frame: 6 weeks
Two Point Discrimination Test
aesthesiometer was used to determine two point discrimination sensation
Time frame: 6 weeks
Change in fasting blood glucose level
It was evaluated for metabolic control with patient's routine controls in their clinics follow-up. At the end of the study, this metabolic variable was evaluated again in order to observe changes
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PREVENTION
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NONE
Enrollment
33
Time frame: 6 weeks