CompletedNot Applicable

The Relationship of Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength on Timed up and go Scores in Transtibial Amputees

Egypt70 participantsStarted 2023-09-01

Plain-language summary

To investigate the correlation between the effect of quadriceps and hamstring strength on timed up and go scores in adults with tarns - tibial amputation

Who can participate

Age range50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. All participants age 50 years or older, with the reason for amputation either peripheral vascular disease or diabetic complications (Nadollek \& Brauer, 2002).
✓. Unilateral transtibial amputation only (Wood, 2022).
✓. K-level (2 to 4) (Gailey et al., 2002).
✓. Normal Body mass index ranged from 18.5 to 30.0 (Nuttall, 2015).

Exclusion criteria

✕. Residual limb revision in the past six months (Wood, 2022).
✕. Open wounds or sores on the residual limb limiting the ability to don/doff prosthesis (Wood, 2022).
✕. Uncontrolled comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, active cancer treatment, and uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (Wood, 2022).

What they're measuring

Correlation between the effect of quadriceps and hamstring strength by using Lafayette hand held dynamometer on the average of timed up and go scores in adults with tarns - tibial amputation

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07067203

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-25

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