Spinal muscular atrophy Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal muscular atrophy
Conditions
Interventions
All participants will have a one-time measurement of muscle strength taken in a side-lying position using a handheld MICROFET measurement system. The device will be placed consecutively in three point
trunk – in the shoulder joint area
trunk – in the anterior superior iliac spine area) and later in three points at the back of the body (i.e. posterior middle part of the skull
posterior part of the trunk in the shoulder joint area
pelvis – below iliac crest). 5-10 seconds will be devoted to one measurement during maximal isometric tension. Two series of measurements on each side will be performed in each of the aforementioned p
Sponsors
Józef Pilsudski University of Physical Education
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) diagnosed through clinical and genetic examinations 2. Aged 5-18 years Controls: 1. Healthy 2. Aged 5-18 years 3. Do not practice sport
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients: 1. No confirmation of SMA in genetic tests 2. Children under 5 3. Children and youth not able to cooperate during an examination Controls: 1. Age under 5 or over 18 2. Children not able to cooperate during an examination.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Strength of muscles responsible for trunk rotation is assessed using a handheld MICROFET, in which the value of strength expressed in pounds or Newtons in a pre-set time unit, on the study visit 2. Functioning limitations are measured using a questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study, including questions regarding limitations during everyday activities prepared on the basis of ICF on the study visit | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed