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Abstract: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy experiences muscle weakness, loss of ankle reflexes, and decreased balance, coordination and gait control, thereby, limiting walking and increasing the risk of fall-related injuries. Sensory component of peripheral neuropathy causes gradual loss of sensitivity to pain, perception to plantar pressure, temperature and proprioception which can lead to postural instability. Aim of the study is to find out effectiveness PNF to improve strength, & balance in diabetic neuropathy for preventing fall history. An Experimental study was carried out over the period of 3 weeks with total 40 subjects between the age group 50 - 65 years. The subjects were randomly allotted into experimental group (n = 20 ; PNF and Wobble board training) and control group (n = 20 ; Wobble board training alone). Initially and after the intervention, patients were assessed with BBS ; TPOMAS ; Wobble board were used to measure the level of patient's evaluation. Between group analysis shows that experimental is more significant than control group. There is improvement of balance in experimental group (PNF and Wobble board training) than control group (Wobble board training alone). Hence it is concluded that PNF is found to be effective in improving balance and posture in diabetic neuropathic patients to prevent earlier fall history.