Transtibial Amputasyonu Olan Bireylerde Görsel Geribildirimin Fonksiyon, Stabilite ve Yaşam Kalitesi Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the effect of visual feedback on function, stability and quality of life in transtibial amputees. A total of 24 subjects who had unilateral transtibial amputations, used prosthesis with total surface bearing socket (TSB) for at least 1 year and volunteered to participate in the study were included. Before and after treatment subjects were evaluated with “LASAR Posture” for prosthetic weight bearing (PWB), “Berg Balance Scale (BBS)” and “Timed Up& Go Test (TUG)” for balance and functional mobility, “2-Minute-Walk-Test (2MWT)” for physical performance, “Satisfaction with the Prosthesis Questionnaire (SATPRO)” for prosthetic pleasure and “Nottingham Health Profile (NHP)” for health- related quality of life. Participants were randomly divided into two equal groups as study and control groups. After the evaluations the same exercises; PWB exercises, balance exercises, anteroposterior and lateral weight shifting, obstacle course, walking on different grounds were applied to the the study group with visual feedback methods and control group. When compared before treatment - after treatment; in both groups, PWB, TUG, 2-MWT, SATPRO results were found to be significantly different (p <0,05). When the groups compared, there was a significant difference in favor of the study group in PWB, TUG and SATPRO (p<0.05). As a result of the study, amputees with visual feedback for amputee rehabilitation were found to use their prosthesis more functional, increased prosthetic weight bearing and higher prosthesis satisfaction. It is thought that our work will lead to a different point of view for rehabilitation of amputee and will guide them in the future when involved in different amputation levels.