Use of Walkers in Infancy and Musculoskeletal System

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Use of a Walker in Infancy; Musculoskeletal Problems; Physical Activity Level
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Posture Analysis; Diagnostic Test: Physical activity level; Diagnostic Test: Muscle strength

• Registration Number: NCT05899803
• Lead Sponsor: Ozden Gokcek

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare lower extremity muscle strength, posture disorders and physical activity levels of children with and without walker use during infancy. Thirty-nine children aged between 8 and 15 years were included. Demographic data, New York Posture Analysis Questionnaire and Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire Scale (PAQ-C) were collected. Muscle strength was measured with a digital muscle strength meter.

Detailed Description

This study aimed to compare lower extremity muscle strength, postural disorders, and physical activity levels of children who used and did not use a walker during infancy.

The study included 39 children aged between 8 and 15 years. The demographic information of the children, their motor development stages and walker use situations, the age at which they started using it, and the duration of use were questioned. The New York Posture Analysis Questionnaire and Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire Scale (PAQ-C) were administered to the children. Muscle strength was measured with a digital muscle strength meter.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-03
• Primary Completion: 2022-04-30
• Study Completion: 2022-06-05
• Study First Submitted: 2023-05-23
• Status Verified: 2023-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-06-02
• Study First Posted: 2023-06-12
• Last Update Posted: 2023-06-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 39

Inclusion Criteria

• No idiopathic serious orthopedic problems
• No chronic disease
• Children and their parents who volunteered to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Presence of neurologic disease.
• Presence of neuromuscular disease.
• Presence of mental retardation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Using Walker Group	Posture Analysis	Children who used baby walkers during childhood were included in this group. All assessment procedures were then performed.
Walker-Free Group	Muscle strength	Children who did not use a baby walker during childhood were included in this group. All assessment procedures were then performed.
Using Walker Group	Muscle strength	Children who used baby walkers during childhood were included in this group. All assessment procedures were then performed.
Walker-Free Group	Posture Analysis	Children who did not use a baby walker during childhood were included in this group. All assessment procedures were then performed.
Walker-Free Group	Physical activity level	Children who did not use a baby walker during childhood were included in this group. All assessment procedures were then performed.
Using Walker Group	Physical activity level	Children who used baby walkers during childhood were included in this group. All assessment procedures were then performed.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle strength	6 months	JTech Commander PowerTrack Muscle Dynamometer
Physical activity level	6 months	Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Posture analysis	6 months	New York Posture Analysis Questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ege university faculty of health sciences; 🇹🇷 Izmir, Karsıyaka, Turkey