Balance and Gait in Diabetic Neuropathy

Gait analysis Zebris Rehawalk (Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) computerized gait evaluation system is used to assess the kinetic and kinematic analysis of the gait. The system consists of a treadmill and a computer. For gait assessment, patients walk at their preferred comfortable walking speed.

Static and dynamic balance Static and dynamic balance and stability limit values are evaluated with the E-LINK FP3 Force Plate (Biometrics Ltd, United Kingdom) system. The device consists of a computer and a platform on which individuals can place their feet. For static balance measurement, individuals are asked to place their feet on the marked places on the platform and hold an object on the computer screen at a fixed point for 30 seconds without support from their hands. For dynamic balance, individuals need to follow a moving object on the computer screen for 30 seconds by putting their body weight forward, backward, and sideways with their feet.