Proprioception on Balance and Gait in Hemiparetics
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The loss of sensorial feedback causes gait impairment in hemiparesis. The studies show that proprioceptive impairment of knee is related to falling in these patients. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of proprioception on balance and gait functions in hemiparetic individuals.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Sensorial Assessment-1 [2 minutes]
Semmes-Weinstein Monoflament
- Sensorial Assessment-2 [2 minutes]
Position test for lower extremity
- Sensorial Assessment-3 [2 minutes]
Kinestesia (Electrogoniometer)
- Balance assessment [30 second]
Static balance via SportKAT-550
- Gait parameters [1 minute]
BTS G-Walk Spatiotemporal gait parameters
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Between the ages of 20-65 and discharged from the hospital,
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Diagnosed with hemiparesis at least 4 weeks ago,
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First time and unilateral hemiparesis,
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Modified Rankin Score ≤ 3,
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Hodkinson Mental Test ≥ 6,
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Individuals who agree to receive treatment will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Having vision and hearing problems,
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Having other accompanying neurological, psychiatric and/or orthopedic problems other than hemiparesis,
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Medically unstable,
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Diseases that will affect the lower extremity sense,
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Individuals with open wounds, circulation problems, and skin lesions in the area to be treated will be excluded from the study.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Istanbul Aydın University | Istanbul | Turkey |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Istanbul Aydın University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- E-60116787-020-5302