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9. The Whole Body Vibration Comparison with Traditional Tai Chi Exercise on Balance and Muscular Strength in Diabetic Patient with Peripheral Neuropathy

Quratulain Zia1, Misbah Ghous2, Surriyya Sarwat3, Abdul Rehman4, Muhammad Afaq Ahmed5 and Muhammad Rashid Ahmed6

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the effects of Whole-body vibration on balance, and muscular strength in patients of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Study Design: Single-blinded randomized clinical trial study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Rabia Moon Hospital, Karachi from June 2021 to March 2022.

Materials and Methods: The sample size was included 40 individuals. The data collection tools included The Single Leg Stance (SLS) Test, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Five-times-sit-to stand (FTSTS) test, and Mini-mental scale. Statistical analysis was done at SPSS 21. The Friedman test and ANOVA tests were applied multiple comparisons in between the two groups.

Results: After treatment, the Friedman test and ANOVA revealed p-value less than (<0.05) statistically significant differences in within-group analysis and in between the groups.

Conclusion: This study concluded that Whole-body vibration training is equally effective as Tai Chi Program. and have positive effects on the balance management of the patient, and muscular strength in patient with Diabetic neuropathy.

Key Words: Diabetes neuropathy, whole body vibration, muscle strength.

Citation of article: Zia Q, Ghous M, Sarwat S, Rehman A, Ahmed MA, Ahmed MR. The Whole Body Vibration comparison with Traditional Tai Chi Exercise on Balance and Muscular Strength in Diabetic Patient with Peripheral Neuropathy. Med Forum 2023;34(7):35-39. doi:10.60110/medforum.340709.