Abstract
Introduction: Amputation is a surgical procedure that involves the partial or total removal of one end of the body. Its etiology is associated with innumerable vascular, traumatic, infectious and congenital pathologies that contribute to the loss of balance. The objective of this study is to describe a case report analyzing the effects of proprioceptive training on the static and dynamic balance of an individual with transfemoral amputation using as instruments of evaluation the Berg balance scale (EBB) and the timed get up and go test). Methods: Eleven appointments were made in a proprioceptive circuit established by the therapist. Prior to and immediately after the first session the patient was assessed through the Berg balance scale and at each session a pre and post-intervention evaluation was performed using the TUG test. Results: We observed an improvement in the TUG test run time when compared to pre-treatment of session 01 with session 11, there was a decrease of 18% and a mean of 19.08 ± 2.41 seconds. Comparing post-attendance from session 01 to session 11, there was a decrease of 23.8% with an average of 16.7 ± 1.57 seconds. In BSE, there was improvement in all domains when compared to pre- and post-intervention. Conclusion: Proprioceptive training was effective in promoting the static and dynamic balance of a patient with transfemoral amputation.