Effect of Exercises on Foot Posture, Balance and Functional Performance in patients with Type 2 diabetes: A Systematic Review

Abstract

 Introduction: T2DM is a major public health concern. Exercise interventions have been widely recognized as a cornerstone in the management of T2DM with evidence showing improvement in glycemic control, health related cardiovascular system and overall physical functional performance. However, the specific effects of exercise on foot posture, balance, and functional performance in patients with T2DM remain less explored. This systematic review aims to synthesize existing evidence on the impact of exercise interventions on foot posture, balance, and functional performance in individuals with T2DM, providing insights into the efficacy of such interventions and guiding future clinical practice.  Methodology: This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Various databases were used to search relevant articles using different keywords. Study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251004178). Pedro was done to assess the quality of selected article. Result: 1642 articles were selected for reviewing. After 1^st screening, 1002 articles were removed due to duplication. On the basis of eligibility criteria, 693 articles were removed after the 2^nd screening.  On the basis of eligibility criteria only 7 articles were selected for review. Once all of the articles were screened as per eligibility standard, a final batch of articles was chosen. Conclusion: In conclusion, the reviewed evidence supports the use of structured exercise interventions in improving balance, posture and strength which improves overall functional performance in individuals with diabetic patients.