Kinetic Analysis Due to Foot Dysfunction

Analysis of Gait Kinetics in Patients With Foot Dysfunction Either Physiological or Anatomical

The aim of the current study is to examine the biomechanical changes of gait kinetics in patients with either partial foot amputation or peripheral neuropathy

Inclusion Criteria:

• Partial foot amputees who didn"t receive physiotherapy and don"t use prosthesis. patients with PN grade (1-2) Age 40-65y Both sexes. Walking independently however, no walking aids were used during the testing procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Foot amputation levels more proximal than tarso metatarsal joint. Less than 4 months after partial foot amputation. Foot amputees who use prosthesis or suffer from phantom pain. Active foot problems; ulcer, infection, or gangrene. Patients with PN who received physiotherapy or injections like Puerarin Major surgeries in lower limb that could affect either gait or balance like ACL, hip/knee arthroplasty Spine problems that could affect either gait or balance History of ankle sprain. Pathologies such as skin diseases, inflammatory diseases, congenital diseases, or neurological diseases rather than PN.

Fractures or dislocations. Symptomatic degenerative changes that require medications. BMI over 35. Inability of walking independently