In Stroke Patients, the Relationship Between Social Participation Level, Balance, Walking, Pain, and Kinesiophobia

This study is looking into kinesiophobia, which is the fear of movement, in stroke patients. A stroke is a medical condition where blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to brain damage. The goal is to understand how kinesiophobia affects a patient's balance, walking, pain, and social life. Participants should be between 18 and 75 years old and have experienced a stroke causing weakness on one side of the body, known as hemiplegia or hemiparesis. They should also be able to walk with some assistance. The study will not include people with other major neurological or balance issues like Parkinson's or ear infections.

Doctors will use different tests to check how well patients can walk and balance, and how they feel about moving. These include the Functional Ambulation Scale, Mini-BESTest, and Tinetti Balance and Gait Test. They will also look into patients' medical histories and personal information. Participants will need to agree to be part of the study and sign consent forms.

• Study involves thorough medical examinations and tests
• Participants must be willing to sign consent forms
• Those with other neurological issues are not eligible