Exercise improves gait, reaction time and postural stability in older adults with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy.

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Abstract

For older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), declines in balance and walking ability are risk factors for falls, and peripheral neuropathy magnifies this risk. Exercise training may improve balance, gait and reduce the risk of falling. This study investigated the effects of 12weeks of aerobic exercise training on walking, balance, reaction time and falls risk metrics in older T2DM individuals with/without peripheral neuropathy.

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Journal

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J. Diabetes Complicat.

Title: Journal of diabetes and its complications

ISSN (Electronic): 1873-460X

ISSN (Print): 1056-8727

Publication date (Electronic):

Volume: 28

Issue: 5

Affiliations

[1 ] School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Electronic address: smorriso@odu.edu.

[2 ] Human Movement Sciences Department, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

[3 ] Strelitz Diabetes Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.

Article

Publisher Item ID: S1056-8727(14)00122-6

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2014.04.007

PubMed ID: 24929798

SO-VID: e6bd584d-1936-4ea5-9465-f6071ffab443

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Keywords: Balance,Exercise,Neuropathy,Type 2 diabetes,Walking

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Keywords: Balance, Exercise, Neuropathy, Type 2 diabetes, Walking

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