Plantar sensory stimulation and its impact on gait and lower limb motor function in individuals with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke frequently leads to motor impairments, with almost half of the affected individuals experiencing diminished sensation, impacting their overall quality of life and autonomy. Rehabilitation efforts, however, often overlook somatosensory functions of the lower limbs. While plantar sensory stimulation activates receptors in the foot sole, its precise impact on the motor functions and gait of individuals with stroke is yet to be ascertained.

Objectives

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of sensory interventions on gait and lower limb motor function in individuals with stroke.

Methods

We searched eight databases from inception to December 2023 for randomized controlled trials that investigated sensory interventions target

SUBMITTER: Ahmad AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11623553 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature