Virtualizing the Assessment: A Novel Pragmatic Paradigm to Evaluate Lower Extremity Joint Perception in Diabetes | Zendy

Gurtej S. Grewal | Zendy; Rashad Sayeed | Zendy; Steve Yeschek | Zendy; Robert Menzies | Zendy; Talal K. Talal | Zendy; Lawrence A. Lavery | Zendy; David G. Armstrong | Zendy; Bijan Najafi | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Virtualizing the Assessment: A Novel Pragmatic Paradigm to Evaluate Lower Extremity Joint Perception in Diabetes

Author(s) -

Gurtej S. Grewal,

Rashad Sayeed,

Steve Yeschek,

Robert Menzies,

Talal K. Talal,

Lawrence A. Lavery,

David G. Armstrong,

Bijan Najafi

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

gerontology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.397

H-Index - 94

eISSN - 1423-0003

pISSN - 0304-324X

DOI - 10.1159/000338095

Subject(s) - medicine , proprioception , peripheral neuropathy , diabetes mellitus , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , endocrinology

Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of falls and fall-related injuries. People with diabetes often develop peripheral neuropathy (DPN) as well as nerve damage throughout the body. In particular, reduced lower extremity proprioception due to DPN may cause a misjudgment of foot position and thus increase the risk of fall.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research