The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between bone mineral density and balance, functional ambulation and falls in hemiparetic patients with stroke in the subacute and chronic phases.
Improving balance function is considered as an important method for reducing the risk of falling after stroke and protecting bone health. Bone mineral density, a measure of bone health, has been reported to decrease after stroke, consistent with increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between bone mineral density and balance, functional ambulation and falls in hemiparetic patients with stroke in the subacute and chronic phases.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
44
Bone mineral density (BMD) will be measured on the lumbar spine (L1-L4) and femoral neck by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method.
Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Bone mineral density
Bone mineral density (BMD) will be measured on the lumbar spine (L1-L4) and femoral neck by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method.
Time frame: baseline
Berg Balance Scale
The Berg Balance Scale is a widely used clinical test that can reveal a person's static and dynamic balance abilities. Total test score range from 0 (lowest balance) to 56 (highest balance) ability.
Time frame: baseline
Functional Ambulation Classification
The Functional Ambulation Classification is a functional walking test that evaluates ambulation ability. It includes six different categories and assesses ambulation status by determining how much support the patient needs while walking, regardless of whether they use assistive devices.
Time frame: baseline
Timed up and go test
The timed up and go test is a test used to evaluate mobility, balance, and walking in people with balance disorders.
Time frame: baseline
Falls Self-Efficacy Scale
The International Fall Activity Scale is a scale that examines an individual's concerns about the possibility of falling during 16 different activities that do not threaten daily life.The response option ranged from 1-4 depicted by 1 for being not at all concerned, 2 for being somewhat concerned, 3 for being fairly concerned and 4 for being very concerned.
Time frame: baseline
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