Effect of Muscle Strength on Hamstring Flexibility in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Investigator researched that the effect of trunk and lower extremity muscle strength on hamstring flexibility in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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Key information

Conditions

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Genetic Diseases, Inborn Genetic Diseases, X-Linked Hamstring Contractures Lower Extremity Muscle Strength Muscular Diseases Muscular Disorders, Atrophic Muscular Dystrophies Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases

Age range

5 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Thirty children were asessed by physical therapist. Nineteen children was Level 1 and eleven children was Level 2 according to Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification Scale.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Getting a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis,
Being in ambulatuar phases and independently climbing four stairs
To be cooperate to physioterapist's directions

Exclusion criteria

Having severe contracture in the lower extremity
Having undergone surgery in the past 6 months

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

popliteal angle test

Time frame: 5 minute

The popliteal angle test was performed to assess hamstring flexibility. The popliteal angle was measured in a supine position and the hip flexed 90°, and fixed by first physical therapist. Opposite knee and hip were placed in extension position. Then, the child was asked to rise lower leg straight. The incomplete angle for full extension of the knee was the popliteal angle.

Secondary outcomes

trunk and lower extremity muscle strength test

Time frame: 20 minute

Trunk and lower extremity muscle strength was assessed manual muscle strength and myometer. Any test was performed three times and best value was recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscle Strength on Hamstring Flexibility in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jul 18, 2018
Registry last updated: Jul 31, 2018

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