Comparison of lower extremity lymphedema patients and healthy individuals with plantar pressure sense, balance, and fall risk: A pilot study
Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), cilt.40, sa.2, ss.248-253, 2023 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.52142/omujecm.40.2.9
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey)
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Academic Search Premier
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.248-253
- Anahtar Kelimeler: balance, fall risk, Lymphedema, plantar pressure sense
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Plantar pressure is sensed by the receptors on the sole. It is still not clear how the changes after the skin involvement and the effect of this on balance and fall risk in lower extremity lymphedema. To compare patients with lower extremity lymphedema and healthy individuals in terms of plantar pressure sense, balance, and fall risk. A total of 31 participants were included in the study. The plantar pressure sense was evaluated with the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test, the balance was made with the Berg Balance Scale, and the fall risk was assessed with the Tinetti Fall Efficacy Scale. Differences were found when the lower extremity lymphedema group and healthy individuals’ plantar pressure sense were compared (p<0.05). A significant difference was detected between the groups when the balance and fall values were compared (p<0.05). No significant results were detected when the affected and unaffected extremities were compared in terms of plantar pressure sense in patients with lower extremity lymphedema (p>0.05). This study showed that patients with lower extremity lymphedema had decreased plantar pressure sense and balance and increased fall risk. Early detection of these parameters in patients with lymphedema and their management is essential for rehabilitation.