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Adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy tend to fall more frequently than healthy population as a consequence of multiple sensorimotor and cognitive damages. In this protocol study, a randomized controlled trial is proposed using a sensorimotor intervention based on Feldenkrais method to improve somatosensory aspects and, therefore, postural control of participants.
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Among all the systems suffering damage due to hyperglucemia toxicity in diabetes, somatosensory system, composed by proprioception and skin sensory receptors has a key role since it is in charge of the faster body reaction when a postural control response is needed. Despite of it, few studies have focused on this issue. This randomized controlled trial proposed a safe and easy training adapted to adults and old people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Pressure, touch, proprioception and graphesthesia sensibility were measured, as well as functionality in daily basis, quality of life and fear of falling.
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Inclusion Criteria: having peripheral neuropathy and history of falls or risk factors for it. Current ulcer -
Exclusion Criteria: amputation and cognitive or mental issues
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44 participants in 2 patient groups
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