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

This study aims to assess the 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