Fall Risk and Balance Confidence in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Observational Study

Fall Risk and Balance Confidence in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Observational Study

ObjectiveIndividuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) have functional deficits that increase their risk of falling. However, psychological aspects such as loss of confidence in undertaking activities could also contribute to this risk. We examined correlations between balance confidence and...

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Main Authors: Tessa Riandini, Eric Y. H. Khoo, Bee Choo Tai, Subramaniam Tavintharan, Melissa S. L. A. Phua, Kurumbian Chandran, Siew Wai Hwang, Kavita Venkataraman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
type 2 diabetes
diabetic neuropathy
falls
fall risk
balance confidence
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2020.573804/full

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