The aim of this study is to determine and compare the effects of using textured insoles and plantar massage on balance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis will be divided into two groups. In the first group the patients will be given plantar massage; in the second group, both plantar massage will be applied and the patients will use textured insoles in their indoor and outdoor activities. Plantar massage will be applied by the physiotherapist 3 days a week for 6 weeks; textured insoles will also be used for 6 weeks. All patients will be asked to complete the questionnaires, which assessed foot functionality, physical activity levels and quality of life. After each patients completed the questionnaire, the physiotherapist will perform plantar sensory and balance assessment. All assessments will be made before, after and 8 weeks after treatment.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Foot Function Index
Timeframe: Before treatment.The activity limitation subscale includes 5 items and evaluates activity limitations due to foot problems. Each item is scored between 0 and 10. A high score indicates a high degree of disability.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form
Timeframe: Before treatment. After scoring, physical activity levels are classified as physically inactive (inactive), low physical activity level (minimally active), and adequate physical activity level (very active).
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Timeframe: Before treatment. The health assessment questionnaire consists of 20 questions, each question is scored between 0-3. A high score indicates poor functional status.
Plantar sensory assessment
Timeframe: Before treatment. The score of the thinnest monofilament felt will be recorded.
Balance
Timeframe: Before treatment. With the tests, the ability of the patients to maintain the center of balance, to move the center of gravity between the support surfaces of the body and to control it will be evaluated.
Foot Function Index
Timeframe: After 6 weeks. The activity limitation subscale includes 5 items and evaluates activity limitations due to foot problems. Each item is scored between 0 and 10. A high score indicates a high degree of disability.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form
Timeframe: After 6 weeks. After scoring, physical activity levels are classified as physically inactive (inactive), low physical activity level (minimally active), and adequate physical activity level (very active).
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Timeframe: After 6 weeks. The health assessment questionnaire consists of 20 questions, each question is scored between 0-3. A high score indicates poor functional status.
Plantar sensory assessment
Timeframe: After 6 weeks. The score of the thinnest monofilament felt will be recorded.
Balance
Timeframe: After 6 weeks. With the tests, the ability of the patients to maintain the center of balance, to move the center of gravity between the support surfaces of the body and to control it will be evaluated.
Foot Function Index
Timeframe: After 14 weeks. The activity limitation subscale includes 5 items and evaluates activity limitations due to foot problems. Each item is scored between 0 and 10. A high score indicates a high degree of disability.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form
Timeframe: After 14 weeks. After scoring, physical activity levels are classified as physically inactive (inactive), low physical activity level (minimally active), and adequate physical activity level (very active).
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Timeframe: After 14 weeks. The health assessment questionnaire consists of 20 questions, each question is scored between 0-3. A high score indicates poor functional status.
Plantar sensory assessment
Timeframe: After 14 weeks.The score of the thinnest monofilament felt will be recorded.
Balance
Timeframe: After 14 weeks. With the tests, the ability of the patients to maintain the center of balance, to move the center of gravity between the support surfaces of the body and to control it will be evaluated.