{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,7]],"date-time":"2026-08-07T17:09:00Z","timestamp":1786122540568,"version":"build-2736575974"},"reference-count":13,"publisher":"Wiley","issue":"3","license":[{"start":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,24]],"date-time":"2026-05-24T00:00:00Z","timestamp":1779580800000},"content-version":"vor","delay-in-days":0,"URL":"http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/termsAndConditions#vor"},{"start":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,24]],"date-time":"2026-05-24T00:00:00Z","timestamp":1779580800000},"content-version":"tdm","delay-in-days":0,"URL":"http:\/\/doi.wiley.com\/10.1002\/tdm_license_1.1"}],"content-domain":{"domain":["onlinelibrary.wiley.com"],"crossmark-restriction":true},"short-container-title":["Physiotherapy Res Intl"],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026,7]]},"abstract":"ABSTRACT<\/jats:title>\n \n Background<\/jats:title>\n Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) contributes to impaired postural control and increases the risk of falls due to sensory and motor deficits. The Feldenkrais Method (FM), a sensorimotor approach that enhances body awareness and coordination, may offer therapeutic benefits in addressing these challenges.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To evaluate the effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method in improving dynamic balance, postural control, fear of falling, and quality of life in adults with DPN.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Twenty\u2010six participants aged 45\u201360\u00a0years with DPN were randomized into a study group receiving FM\u2010based training or a control group receiving conventional balance training. Both interventions were administered twice weekly for 24\u00a0weeks. Primary outcomes included Timed Up and Go (TUG), limits of stability (LoS), Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), and Diabetes\u201039 Questionnaire for quality of life (QoL). Data were analyzed using repeated\u2010measures ANOVA and post hoc Bonferroni tests.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Significant post\u2010intervention improvements were observed in the FM group across all outcomes: TUG (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.0001), LoS (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.0001), FES (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.0001), and QoL (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0=\u00a00.0001). Furthermore, the FM group demonstrated statistically significant superiority over the control group in all primary and secondary measures (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u00a0<\u00a00.05). The control group showed no statistically significant changes.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n The Feldenkrais Method appears effective in enhancing balance, postural control, and quality of life in individuals with DPN. 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