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Introduction: In individuals with transtibial amputation, the distal part of the lower extremity is lost. Therefore, the knee joint is of greater importance to be able to provide physical performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between knee joint position sense and physical functional performance in individuals with transtibial amputation.

Methods: The study included 21 subjects with transtibial amputation. A digital inclinometer was used to evaluate the joint position sense of the amputated side knee joint. The timed up and go test, the 4-square step test, and 10-m walk test were used to evaluate physical functional performance. Linear regression analysis was used to investigate the associations between independent variables and functional performance tests.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 52.52 ± 15.68 years. The mean of the error in knee joint position sense was 5.33 degree (standard deviation = 3.08 degree). The error in knee joint position sense of the amputated limb predicted 45% of the variance in the 4-square step test and 22% of the variance in the 10-m walk test ( P < 0.05).

Conclusions: The knee joint position sense on the amputated side was found to be associated with physical functional performance in individuals with transtibial amputation. Residual limb knee joint position sense should be considered when prescribing prostheses and planning rehabilitation programs.

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