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Gupta, Garima, Maiya, G. Arun, Bhat, Shyamasunder N., Hande, H. Manjunatha, Mayya, Shreemathi S. |
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Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics; 2023, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p538-555, 18p |
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Aims: To assess functional fitness (FF) and its association with the risk of falling in older adults with diabetic neuropathy (DPN). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 104 older adults (60 to 80 years) with DPN. A senior fitness test assessed FF, and the Fullerton Advanced Balance scale evaluated the risk of falling. Result: 71% of participants had below-average fitness in four or more FF parameters. Regression analysis shows that participants with lower performance on endurance (b = 0.05, p = 0.05), upper limb flexibility (b = 0.21, p = 0.01) and dynamic balance/ agility fitness (b=-0.97, p < 0.001) are likely to have a higher risk of falling. Receiver Operating Characteristic analysis of FF parameters identified 56 steps and 9.88 seconds as cutoff scores for the 2-minute step test and 8-foot up-and-go test, respectively. Conclusion: FF of older adults with DPN is subpar. FF assessments could assist in identifying older DPN patients at risk of falling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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