Biomedicine

Abstract

Introduction and Aim: Increased risk of fall and injury, disturbance in gait and balance is always associated with type 2 diabetes. The more common risk factor in diabetes is the fear of fall. Exercise provides stability, improves the dynamic balance and has a great influence to maintain the equilibrium of the body. The aim of the study was to analyse the effect of antigravity and Pilates exercise to improve balance in diabetes mellitus patients.
Materials and Methods: This is an experimental study and a comparative type. The study was done in the Faculty of Physiotherapy OP department, A.C.S. Medical College and Hospital with a study sample of 30 patients with male and female in the age group of 45 -65 years. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria the subjects were segregated into two groups. Group A- were implemented with antigravity exercise for half an hour for three days per week for 12 weeks and Group B -were implemented with Pilates for forty-five minutes for three days per week for 12 weeks.
Results: The study revealed that anti-gravity exercise was better than Pilates exercise and which helps in increasing the balance, muscle strength and prevent falls Risks and provides a great significant difference in post- test mean value (P ≤ 0.001).
Conclusion: At the end of the study, it indicates that anti-gravity exercise was found to be more effective in improving the balance among diabetes mellitus patients.