Effects of Turning Based Dual Task Training on Balance and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
About This Trial
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes, characterized by impaired sensory and motor function, often leading to balance dysfunction and an increased risk of falls. Additionally, individuals with DPN are at heightened risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which further compromises functional independence. This study aims to determine the effects of turning-based dual-task training compared to conventional dual-task training on balance, cognitive function, and fall risk in individuals with DPN. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) to evaluate balance, cognition, and fall risk respectively.
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Treatments Being Tested
Turning Based Dual Task Training
Intervention will be of 8 weeks , 24 sessions, three per week, lasting 30-40 minutes. Warm-up exercises followed by cool down. Conventional balance training consisting sitting eyes open/closed, dynamic weight shifting, Static/tandem Standing. Turning protocol will be in three progressive phases. Phase 1 will include turning around cone, obstacles, during walking and 8 figure walk with cognitive dual task( name animals, shapes etc). Phase 2 exercises are 360 turn, sudden turn, stepping with turn, 8 figure turn and obstacle turn with more cognitive load. Phase 3 exercises are all exercises above in tandem walk with reaching activites and more cognitive load.
Dual-Task Training
Intervention will be of 8 weeks , 24 sessions, three per week, lasting 30-40 minutes. Warm-up exercises followed by cool down. Conventional balance training consisting sitting eyes open/closed, dynamic weight shifting, Static/tandem Standing. This protocol will be in three progressive phases. Phase 1 will include sit to stand, dynamic weight shifting (standing), stepping, walking in multi direction with cognitive task like name countries, sentence completion etc. Phase 2 will include additional step over low obstacle in walking along the above exercises with more repetitions and increased cognitive load. Phase 3 will include tandem walk, step over high obstacle, ball throw/catch, multi direction walk in tandem with more increased cognitive load respectively.