Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Flexibility, Performance
Conditions
Keywords
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, performance, hamstring flexibility, regression
Brief summary
Investigator investigated that regression of hamstring flexibility and performance in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Detailed description
Flexibility of hamstrings was evaluated by Popliteal Angle test. Performance was evaluated 6 Minute Walk Test (6 MWT). Regression of hamstring flexibility and performance was examined regression tests. Correlation was examined between popliteal angle test and parameter of North Star Ambulation Assessment.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
5 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
* To be a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis, * Being in the ambulatory period and climbing four steps independently, * to be Level 1 and Level 2 according to Brooke Lower Functional Classification Test * To be able to cooperate * No any severe contracture in the lower limbs which may prevent assessments,
Exclusion criteria
* Children who fail to meet these criteria study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Popliteal Angle Test | 5 minute | The Popliteal Angle Test was used to assess hamstring flexibility. Child asked to rise lower leg straight. Incomplete angle degree of full extension is popliteal angle. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Minute Walk Test | 6 minute | 6 Minute Walk Test was used to assess performance with children Duchenne MUscular Dystropy. |
| North Star Ambulation Assessment | 20 minute | The North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) is used to assess mobility for in ambulatory children with DMD for 5 years. NSAA is consist of 17 items from stand to run. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed