Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Ankle Joint Proprioception and Balance in Patients With Stroke

Inclusion Criteria: * The age of the patients will range from 50-65 years old. * Patients with stroke duration of illness ranged from six months to 18 months. * BMI (Body Mass Index) ranged from 20- 30 Kg/m2. * The muscle tone of the affected lower limb muscles ranged from 1 to 2 grade according Modified Aschworth Scale. * Patients who have moderate impaired balance. * Patients who have impaired proprioception. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cardiovascular problems (open heart surgery or pacemaker). * Patients with neurological diseases that affect lower limb function other than stroke (ex: Multiple sclerosis, Peripheral neuropathy, Parkinsonism…. etc.). * Patients Suffered of Deep veins thrombosis (DVT). * Patient with recurrent stroke. * Patients with musculoskeletal disorders such as severe arthritis, knee surgery, total hip joint replacement, lower limb fractures or contractures of fixed deformity, leg length discrepancy after total hip replacement