The Effect of Visual Feedback on Function, Stability and Quality of Life in Transtibial Amputation

Investigation of the Effect of Visual Feedback on Function, Stability and Quality of Life in Individuals With Transtibial Amputation

This study was conducted to examine the effect of visual feedback on function, stability and quality of life in transtibial amputees. A total of 24 subjects who had unilateral transtibial amputations, used prosthesis with total surface bearing socket (TSB) for at least 1 year and volunteered to participate in the study were included. Before and after Treatment subjects were evaluated with "LASAR Posture" for prosthetic weight bearing (PWB), "Berg Balance Scale (BBS)" and "Timed Up& Go Test (TUG)" for balance and functional mobility, "2-Minute-Walk-Test (2MWT)" for physical performance, "Satisfaction with the Prosthesis Questionnaire (SATPRO)" for prosthetic pleasure and "Nottingham Health Profile (NHP)" for health- related quality of life. Participants were randomly divided into two equal groups as study and control groups. After the evaluations the same exercises; PWB exercises, balance exercises, anteroposterior and lateral weight shifting, obstacle course, walking on different grounds were applied to the the study group with visual feedback methods and control group.

Inclusion criteria:

1. had transtibial amputation
2. >18 years old
3. had total surface bearing socket at least one year

Outcome measures:

• Prosthetic weight bearing
• Berg Balance Scale
• Timed up &go Test
• 2 Minute Walk Test
• Satisfaction of prosthesis questionnare
• Nottingham health profile

Inclusion Criteria:

• had unilateral transtibial amputations,
• used prosthesis with total surface bearing socket (TSB) for at least 1 year
• volunteered to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• had any neurological disorders
• had any cognitive problems