Postural balance in type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness and/or unsteadiness
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the postural balance of type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness, and/or unsteadiness. Methods: limit of stability, pressure center displacement area, and sway velocity of 20 patients with type 2 diabetes were compared with 22 controls using the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM, Medicaa) posturography. Results: Compared to the control group, patients with type 2 diabetes showed a significantly lower limit of stability and a significantly higher-pressure center displacement area on a firm surface with eyes open, eyes closed, and horizontal vestibular-visual interaction; and higher sway velocity on a firm surface with eyes open and with eyes closed. Conclusion: type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness, and/or imbalance compromised postural balance related to visual stimuli and vestibular-visual interaction and moderate impairment in the quality of life.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia
2020
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2317-17822020000600311 |
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