Effect of Muscle Strength on Hamstring Flexibility in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Hacettepe University30 enrolled

Overview

Investigator researched that the effect of trunk and lower extremity muscle strength on hamstring flexibility in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Thirty children were asessed by physical therapist. Nineteen children was Level 1 and eleven children was Level 2 according to Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification Scale.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Muscle Strength Lower Extremity Hamstring Contractures

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Getting a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis, * Being in ambulatuar phases and independently climbing four stairs * To be cooperate to physioterapist's directions Exclusion Criteria: * Having severe contracture in the lower extremity * Having undergone surgery in the past 6 months

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

popliteal angle test

The popliteal angle test was performed to assess hamstring flexibility. The popliteal angle was measured in a supine position and the hip flexed 90°, and fixed by first physical therapist. Opposite knee and hip were placed in extension position. Then, the child was asked to rise lower leg straight. The incomplete angle for full extension of the knee was the popliteal angle.

Time frame: 5 minute

Secondary Outcomes

trunk and lower extremity muscle strength test

Trunk and lower extremity muscle strength was assessed manual muscle strength and myometer. Any test was performed three times and best value was recorded.

Time frame: 20 minute

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