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Postural Stability in Patients with Lower Limb Lymphedema.
Pınar Doruk Analan1, Emine Kaya2
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey.
Lymphatic Research and Biology
|July 23, 2019
Summary
Patients with lower limb lymphedema (LLL) show some balance impairments. However, these balance issues in LLL patients do not significantly increase their risk of falling compared to healthy individuals.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Clinical Biomechanics
Background:
- Lymphedema, particularly lower limb lymphedema (LLL), is associated with mobility and musculoskeletal issues.
- These dysfunctions can impact the balance system, affecting patients' daily lives and fall risk.
- Understanding postural stability in LLL patients is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare postural stability between individuals with lower limb lymphedema and healthy controls.
- To investigate potential differences in fall risk and balance parameters.
- To assess the clinical implications of balance impairments in LLL.
Main Methods:
- A controlled study involving 36 patients with LLL and 36 healthy controls.
- Utilized the Tetrax® Interactive Balance System to measure fall risk, stability index, and Fourier index.
- Demographic parameters were compared between the LLL and control groups.
Main Results:
- No significant demographic differences were observed between the LLL and control groups.
- Certain stability and Fourier index measurements were significantly higher in the LLL group, indicating impaired balance.
- Despite balance differences, the fall risk was not statistically different between patients with LLL and healthy subjects.
Conclusions:
- Lower limb lymphedema can lead to measurable balance impairments.
- These balance impairments in LLL patients may not necessarily translate to an increased risk of falls.
- Routine evaluation of postural stability in LLL patients is recommended due to the established link between LLL and balance deficits.
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