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Gait patterns of children with idiopathic hypotonia
Author
Source
Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Issue
Vol. 1, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The characteristics of idiopathic hypotonic gait are poorly understood.
The purpose of this study was to identify biomechanical parameters that differentiate between children with hypotonia and an age-matched control group.
Twelve children with idiopathic hypotonia, aged 6–13 years, participated in the study.
Twenty-two children with no known disorders, aged 6–13 years, served as a control group.
A 6-camera Vicon MCam and three force plates were used to collect kinematic and kinetic data during gait.
Significant differences in the mean kinematic and kinetic values between groups were tested using a MANOVA.
No significant group differences were found for any temporal-spatial variables.
Significant group differences (P < .05) were found for sagittal ankle angle and moment, sagittal knee angle and moment, and sagittal hip angle.
The majority of deviations appear to be related to impairments in the gastrocnemius complex.
A greater awareness of gait deviations in this population will increase our understanding of the disorder and aid in treatment planning.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chester, Victoria L.. 2011. Gait patterns of children with idiopathic hypotonia. Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma،Vol. 1, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chester, Victoria L.. Gait patterns of children with idiopathic hypotonia. Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma Vol. 1 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-686036
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chester, Victoria L.. Gait patterns of children with idiopathic hypotonia. Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2011. Vol. 1, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-686036
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-686036