Evaluating the Balancing Ability of Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus
Using the Multi-directional Reach Test
Patchareeya Amput,
Sirima Wongphon,
Patcharin Phrompao
Abstract:Background:
The incidence of elderly people experiencing falls is currently increasing,
which results in serious medical issues, such as fear of falling, limited physical activity, disability,
and bone fractures, especially hip fractures. This study aimed to investigate balancing
ability using a multi-directional reach test (MDRT) in older adults with and without diabetes
mellitus.
Methods:
72 older adults with and without diabetes mellitus were recruited, and divided into two
groups, including older adults … Show more
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