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Postural stability in diabetic polyneuropathy

P Boucher1, N Teasdale, R Courtemanche

  • 1Laboratoire de Performance Motrice Humaine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada.

Diabetes Care
|May 1, 1995
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Diabetic sensory polyneuropathy impairs lower limb balance control, even with vision. This increased sway heightens fall risk during daily activities for affected individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Biomechanics
  • Diabetology

Background:

  • Diabetic sensory polyneuropathy (DSPN) affects lower limb sensation.
  • Sensory deficits in DSPN may impact postural control.
  • Visual input is crucial for maintaining balance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if sensory changes in diabetic sensory polyneuropathy affect postural stability.
  • To assess postural stability under varying visual conditions in individuals with DSPN.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical neuropathy assessment and nerve conduction velocity measurements.
  • Postural stability evaluation using a force platform under different visual conditions (eyes open, eyes closed, recovery).

Main Results:

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  • Patients with DSPN exhibited significantly greater sway range, speed, and dispersion compared to controls.
  • Postural stability in neuropathic patients was compromised even with visual input.
  • A strong correlation was found between neuropathy severity and postural instability.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetic sensory polyneuropathy significantly impairs postural stability, irrespective of visual conditions.
  • Compromised balance in DSPN patients, even with vision, increases their risk of falls.
  • These findings underscore the need for interventions to improve balance in individuals with DSPN.