Proprioception on Balance and Gait in Hemiparetics

Investigation of The Effect of Proprioception on Balance and Gait Functions in Hemiparetic Individuals

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

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