Effect of Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscle Strength on Hamstring Flexibility in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- popliteal angle test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Investigator researched that the effect of trunk and lower extremity muscle strength on hamstring flexibility in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Lütfiye AKKURT
Principal investigator
Hacettepe University
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
popliteal angle test
Time Frame: 5 minute
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.
Secondary Outcomes
- trunk and lower extremity muscle strength test(20 minute)