Alteration in the proprioceptive feedback from the support surface is thought to produce more improvement in balance and gait in patients with diabetic neuropathy. This study assessed the effects of multisensory training over two different surfaces on balance and gait in persons with diabetic neuropathies. Thirty Six persons with peripheral neuropathies were enrolled, randomized, and subdivided into 2 groups. Group A practiced a multisensory exercise programme over wobbly surface (Wobble Board) and Group B received Multisensory training on compliant surface (balance Pad) for 30 minutes, 3 times in a week over 6 weeks. Outcome measures used were ‘timed up and go’ test for assessing balance and ‘6-mintes walk test’ for gait. By the end of the trial period, both groups showed a significant improvement in scores of the ‘timed up and go’ test, and ‘6-minute walk’ test scores. But Group A Showed Statistically significant improvement as compare to Group B. The findings suggest that Wobbly (dynamic) surface is more effective as compare to compliant surface in improving balance and gait in persons with diabetic Neuropathy.
