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Effect of Dual-Task Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Lower Limb Amputees Using Prosthesis
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University
Summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of dual-task training on balance and fall risk in individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation using a prosthesis. Forty participants aged 18-60 years will be randomly allocated to either an experimental group receiving dual-task training in addition to conventional therapy or a control group receiving conventional therapy alone. The intervention will be conducted for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week. Balance and fall risk will be evaluated before and after the intervention using the Biodex Stability System, Berg Balance Scale, and Timed Up and Go Test.
Official title: Effect of Dual-Task Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Lower Limb Amputees Using Prosthesis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-07-26
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2026-07-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Dual-task training
Participants will receive progressive dual-task training combined with conventional physiotherapy. The intervention includes simultaneous motor-cognitive and motor-motor tasks such as walking while counting backward, naming categories, carrying objects during walking, obstacle negotiation, and ball passing. Training will be provided three sessions per week for 8 weeks.
Conventional Physiotherapy
Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy including strengthening exercises, balance training, gait training with the prosthesis, weight-shifting exercises, and functional mobility training for 8 weeks.
Locations (1)
Armed forces Center for Health Rehabilitation in Taif
Ta'if, Saudi Arabia