Regression of Hamstring Flexibility and Performance in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Hacettepe University60 enrolled

Overview

Investigator investigated that regression of hamstring flexibility and performance in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Performance Flexibility

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 14 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Popliteal Angle Test

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.

Time frame: 5 minute

Secondary Outcomes

6 Minute Walk Test

6 Minute Walk Test was used to assess performance with children Duchenne MUscular Dystropy.

Time frame: 6 minute

North Star Ambulation Assessment

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.

Time frame: 20 minute

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