Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular and Neurosurgery

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of visual feedback training on re- distribution of planter pressure during standing posture in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients. Thirty diabetic patients from both sexes with mild peripheral neuropathy participated in this study. The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups; Group (A) was treated with selected physical therapy program for diabetic peripheral neuropathy including proprioception exercises and ankle range of motion exercises in addition to visual feedback training by using biodex balance System. Group (B) was treated with the same selected physical therapy program for diabetic peripheral neuropathy only. The Results revaled that, in the study group (A) there was a significant increase of plantar pressure at right and left heel, while there was a significant decrease of plantar pressure at right and left big toe and no significant differences of plantar pressure at right little toe post treatment program

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