@article{ref1,
title="Long-term benefits of somatosensory training to improve balance of elderly with diabetes mellitus",
journal="Journal of bodywork and movement therapies",
year="2015",
author="Silva, Patrícia and Figueredo Borges Botelho, Priscila Fernanda and de Oliveira Guirro, Elaine Caldeira and Vaz, Maíta Mara O. L. L. and de Abreu, Daniela Cristina Carvalho",
volume="19",
number="3",
pages="453-457",
abstract="We evaluate the effects of somatosensory training on the mean amplitude of the center of pressure (COP) in the upright position and the sustained benefits after 6-month. Twelve elderly patients with type II diabetes (T2DM) participated in the study. Patients with T2DM were allocated to the somatosensory protocol, which consisted of a circuit composed of 13 stations with different textures. The rehabilitation protocol was applied twice a week during the period of 12 weeks. Upright balance, in 2 situations (fixed platform with eyes open and closed) to evaluate the mean amplitude of COP oscillation in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions and the total area of COP oscillation. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-exercise and 6-month follow-up. The somatosensory training protocol was beneficial to reduce the AP oscillation of the COP, remaining after 6 months of the end of intervention in elderly with T2DM.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1360-8592",
doi="10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.002"
}