Ankle Proprioception Deficit Is the Strongest Factor Predicting Balance Impairment in Patients With Chronic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the main factor that predicts balance impairment in patients with chronic stroke.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Inpatient rehabilitation hospital and research laboratory.

Participants

A total of 57 patients (42 men, 15 women; mean age 55.7±12.2 years) with chronic symptoms after stroke.

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Primary outcomes were ankle functions, including strength, range of motion, and proprioception, and balance, including Berg Balance Scale score and Timed Up and Go test values. Secondary outcomes included gait kinematics, Fugl-Meyer Scale score, and Fall Efficacy Scale score.

Results

According to the cutoff score <46 on the Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up and Go test ≥13.5

SUBMITTER: Cho JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8683870 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature