The Connection Between Gait Variability Parameters and Balance Performance in Children With Physical Disability

The purpose of this study is to explore the connection between gait variability parameters and balance performance in children with physical disability

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Key information

Conditions

Brain Injury Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Brain Injuries Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Craniocerebral Trauma Nervous System Diseases Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

3 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Alyn Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Center

Jerusalem, 91090, Israel

About this study

Step length and step time variability will be measured with an electronic walkway, strength of 4 lower-extremity muscle groups will be tested bilaterally with a hand held dynamometer, walking performance as will be assessed by the 2 minute walk test, energy expenditure index (EEI) and rating of perceived exertion (OMNI scale).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

3 years of age and older Ambulate, with or without an aid

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

walking and balance performance evaluation

Other

muscle strength, walking and balance performance

Procedure

HHD- muscle strength, Balance performance - TUG, FRT, Walking performance- gaiterite and 2 min walk test

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alyn Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Jun 20, 2006
Registry last updated: Feb 15, 2011

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