The Effect of Lower Limb Sensory Training on Functional Capacity in Hemiparetic Individuals

The Effect of Lower Limb Sensory Training on Functional Capacity in Hemiparetic Individuals

The purpose of our study is to assess the effect of lower limb sensory training on proprioception, balance, gait and motor functions in Hemiparetic Individuals.

After being informed about the study, all patients giving written informed consent will be determined eligibility for study entry. Patients who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized in a single-blind manner (investigor about assessments). A group will have Bobath Therapy and the other group Bobath and Sensory Training.

Inclusion Criteria: for Intervention and Control Group:

• Between the ages of 20-65 and discharged from the hospital,
• Having been diagnosed with hemiparesis at least 4 weeks ago,
• First time and one-sided hemiparesis,
• Modified Rankin Score ≤3,
• Hodkinson Mental Test ≥ 6,
• Individuals who agree to having treatment will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:for Intervention and Control Group:

• Having vision and hearing problems,
• Having other neurological, psychiatric and / or orthopedic problems other than hemiparesis,
• Medically unstable,
• Have other diagnosed diseases that will affect lower extremity sensation,
• Individuals with open wounds, circulatory problems, skin lesions in the area to be treated will be excluded from the study.