Investigation of Physical Activity and Associated Factors in Lower Extremity Amputees

The aim of this study was to investigate the physical activity and related factors of individuals with lower extremity amputation. Participants in the study who have signed a voluntary consent form will be informed about the study first.Then, demographic information form will be started to be recorded in order to inform the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and the information about amputation and prosthesis. The participants will be given the Timed Up and Go Test, L Test, Functional Reach Test and 2 Minute Walk Test. Following these tests, participants will continue with the scales to be answered by the participants themselves.These are respectively; Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scale and Amputee Body Image Scale.Before the data is collected, individuals will be informed about the equipment to be used in the tests.An adequate number of trials will be conducted before the evaluation and use of the equipment in order to be familiar with the equipment. All assessments will be made by the same physiotherapist.