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Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v27i2.1

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the kinematic indicators in the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and the level of functional balance in the study sample according to the Berg Balance Scale. Additionally, it examines the relationship between BMI and the duration of diabetes with the values of kinematic indicators in the study sample in the TUG test and the level of functional balance on the Berg Balance Scale. Furthermore, it explores the relationship between the values of the kinematic indicators in the TUG test and the level of functional balance. To achieve this, the researchers employed a descriptive approach with a sample of elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes (N = 10), selected deliberately. The study data were obtained using the TUG test, the Berg Balance Scale, and the Kinovea software program. For data analysis, the researchers utilized arithmetic means, standard deviations, skewness coefficients, and correlation coefficients. The results of the study indicated a low risk of falling in the study sample, with average values of functional balance at 40.2 degrees and an achievement time of 12.17 seconds for the TUG test. In addition, the results demonstrated a statistically significant relationship between BMI and the kinematic indicators of the TUG test. The study also found statistically significant relationships between the duration of diabetes and the sit time, up time, and level of functional balance. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant relationship between functional balance and all kinematic indicators for the TUG test. The researchers recommended the continued assessment of balance among elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes.

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