Walking Characteristics of Patients With Amputation

Walking Characteristics of Patients With Amputation

The main purpose of the study is to reveal the early and late changes in the walking characteristics of patients with lower extremity amputation. Secondly, it is planned to reveal the factors affecting the walking characteristics of patients with amputation and to compare individuals with different levels of amputation in terms of clinical outcome measures.

It is important to investigate the long-term changes in walking characteristics of patients with amputation and the factors affecting walking characteristics in these patients regarding prosthesis rehabilitation.

The main purpose of the study is to reveal the early and late changes in the walking characteristics of patients with lower extremity amputation. Secondly, it is planned to reveal the factors affecting the walking characteristics of patients with amputation and to compare individuals with different levels of amputation in terms of clinical outcome measures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 18 and 65
• Presence of lower extremity amputation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Conditions that prevent the use of prosthesis (wound, pain, etc.)
• Having a history of rheumatic disease
• Having cardiac pathology
• Having pulmonary pathology
• Having a situation that prevents communication
• Not giving written consent