Intervenções fisioterapêuticas na marcha e equilíbrio do indivíduo com polioneuropatia diabética: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Changes in balance, along with sensory-motor dysfunctions are characteristic disorders of NPD, increase the risk of falls and negatively impact the quality of life of these individuals. Physical therapy is a promising approach that can improve symptoms and ability to regenerate peripheral nerves. Objective: To investigate the physiotherapeutic interventions of clinical practice described in the literature for the treatment of individuals with diabetic polyneuropathy in gait and balance. Methods: We performed a research in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database, PEDro physiotherapy evidence database, PubMed / Medline, Scielo and Web of Science and the articles were selected according to the following inclusion criteria: AND polyneuropathy diabetes mellitus rehabilitation AND AND intervention AND balance, AND strengthening. Results: The initial study found 104 studies; after reading the results, the results were 22, and the methods and results of the articles became 8. The various physiotherapeutic interventions improve gait and balance in the PND patient, as well as improving the nerve conduction and vascularization. Conclusion: There was improvement in gait and balance of PND patients with variable treatment protocols.