The Effect of Using Walking Aid On TUG Test

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University25 enrolled

Overview

The Timed Up and Go Test is a measurement tool that allows the participant to use assistive devices and walking aids during the test that evaluates functional mobility. This study was conducted to determine the effect of using walking aids on the Timed Up and Go test and it's correlation with balance in stroke patients.

Cross-sectional, observational study

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Stroke Locomotion Disorder, Neurologic

Interventions

evaluation af mobility and balanceDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

evaluation af mobility and balance Timed Up and Go Test Berg Balance Scale

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Mini Mental State Test \>24 * Stroke patients who can walk 10 meters with or without walking aid Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals dependent on bed or wheelchair * Individuals with musculoskeletal disease that may adversely affect mobility and balance. * Individuals who have had any operation in the last 6 months

Locations (1)

Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Timed Up and Go Test

Mobility

Time frame: up to 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Berg Balance Scale

Balance

Time frame: up to 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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