Abstract
This study aimed to identify the effect of facilitating neutral foot position on balance and gait in patients with chronic stroke. Thirty-two patients with stroke were randomly assigned to a study group (n=16) and control group (n=16). The neutral foot position was facilitated in the study group, and the control group received general physical therapy. Treatment intervention was performed for 30 min a day, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Patient performance was evaluated on the Berg balance scale, functional reach test, timed up and go test and 10-meter walk test, as well as in terms of weight distribution ratio and limits of stability. There were significant differences in limits of stability, timed up and go, and 10-meter walk test in the study group compared with the control group (p<0.05). Additionally, significant differences were found across all items of weight distribution, limits of stability, Berg balance scale, functional reach test, timed up and go and 10-meter walk test (p<0.05) after the intervention in the study group. It was proved that facilitating a neutral position of the foot is an effective intervention method in stabilizing posture and improving functional gait in patients with chronic stroke.
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