Normative Reference Values of Sideways Walking, Tandem Walking, Cross-stepping, Heel Walking and Toe Walking Among Children
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Sideways walking
Study Overview
Brief Summary
A cross-sectional study will be conducted recruiting children of age group 8-15 years. Pilot study has been conducted for the determination of the sample size. The calculated sample size has come out to be, n=378 which can be taken for males and females separately. Stratified random sampling will be done according to age. Child will be asked to perform all tests one by one and the time taken (in seconds) will be noted required to perform the tests. The mean of three readings will be obtained using a mobile-based stop watch.
Detailed Description
756 children will be recruited of age group 8-15 years. Five equilibrium coordination tests i.e. Sideways walking, tandem walking, cross-stepping, heel walking and toe walking will be performed by each child and three readings will be recorded. Mean of three readings will be considered as normative reference value of each test respectively.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case Only
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 8 Years to 17 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Typically developing school-going children with age group between 8 and 15 years
- •Both male and female
- •Able to walk independently
- •Able to follow verbal commands
Exclusion Criteria
- •Any fracture of lower limb in last 6 months
- •Any congenital anomaly affecting lower limb
- •Any developmental disorder
- •Any open wounds
- •Those who are using any kind of assistive devices
- •Any condition that affect the health status of the participants during the study
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Sideways walking
Time Frame: Immediately after the sideways walking
This test will be used to find the normative values of sideways walking
Tandem walking
Time Frame: Immediately after the Tandem walking
This test will be used to find the normative values of tandem walking
Cross stepping
Time Frame: Immediately after the Cross stepping
This test will be used to find the normative values of cross stepping
Toe walking
Time Frame: Immediately after the Toe walking
This test will be used to find the normative values of toe walking
Heel Walking
Time Frame: Immediately after the Heel Walking
This test will be used to find the normative values of heel walking
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Asir John Samuel
Associate Professor
Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)