The purpose of this study is to explore the connection between gait variability parameters and balance performance in children with physical disability
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).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
HHD- muscle strength, Balance performance - TUG, FRT, Walking performance- gaiterite and 2 min walk test
Alyn Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Center
Jerusalem, Israel
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