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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Proprioception on balance and gait functions in hemiparetic individuals
Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sensorial Assessment-1
Semmes-Weinstein Monoflament
Time frame: 2 minutes
Sensorial Assessment-2
Position test for lower extremity
Time frame: 2 minutes
Sensorial Assessment-3
Kinestesia (Electrogoniometer)
Time frame: 2 minutes
Balance assessment
Static balance via SportKAT-550
Time frame: 30 second
Gait parameters
BTS G-Walk Spatiotemporal gait parameters
Time frame: 1 minute
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