Correlation Between Texture Discrimination Ability In Sole Of Foot & Dynamic Balance In Patients With Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study
Keywords:
Texture discrimination ability, dynamic balance, stroke, correlation, foot sensation..Abstract
Background: The prevalence of somatosensory issues are 65% among stroke patients. In conservative sensory examination, texture discrimination is mostly missed. Some studies have also revealed that despite having intact sensory system there are some patients who still have balance issues. Aim of this study: To find the correlation between Texture Discrimination ability and Dynamic balance in stroke patients. Methodology: 52 patients were assessed for texture discrimination ability (TDA) was using a texture discrimination ability kit and dynamic balance using the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI). Results: There was a strong significant positive correlation suggesting that, more the texture discrimination ability in the sole of the foot, better the dynamic balance in the stroke patients (r=0.756, p=0.000). Conclusion: Foot TDA showed a correlation with dynamic balance in stroke, which indicated that sensory perception originating from cutaneous receptors of the sole of the foot plays an important role in regulating balance
