Acquired absence of unspecified member
Conditions
Interventions
The individuals will be divided into 2 groups: Control Group (CG) (n = 15) and Aquatic Physiotherapy Group GFA (n = 15). The intervention for both will be individualized, for a period of 8 weeks, twi
Strength, flexibility and joint mobility (4-5 weeks)
Neuroproprioceptive training (6-8 weeks).
To perform all exercises (both in water and on the ground), a BORG scale adapted for perceiving effort with a score of 6-7 (moderate to moderate intense) wil
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Sponsors
Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais
Fundação Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteer adults; aged 18 to 60 years; with unilateral lower limb amputation; transtibial or transfemoral; both genders; who are able to follow verbal commands; clinically stable
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neurological disorders; circulatory disorders; uncontrolled diabetes; patients on psychiatric medication; patients with infectious; contagious dermatological lesions; BMI = 30
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessing postural balance through the Center of Pressure (CoP). The total displacement, surface, mean velocity and weight bearing percentage between forefoot and rearfoot.;Assessing postural balance through the adapted berg balance scale. The final escore will be compared between groups at the end of the interventions. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluating functionality through the Functional Independence Measure. The final escore will be compared between groups at the end of the interventions.;Assessing pain through the Functional Pain Scale. The escore will be compared between groups at the end of the interventions. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactSolange Carvalho
Fundação Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Outcome results
None listed