Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)

Korean Research Society of Physical Therapy (한국전문물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Anterior Walker and Posterior Walker on Gait Parameters and Body Alignment of Children With Cerebral Palsy

전방 보행기와 후방 보행기가 뇌성마비아동의 보행 특성과 신체 정렬상태에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Jae-Ho (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Seoul Health College) ;
  • Won, Jong-Im (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Daewon Science College)
  • 이재호 (서울보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 원종임 (대원과학대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 2000.05.21
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of anterior walker and posterior walker on gait parameters and body alignment of children with cerebral palsy. The intraclass correlation coefficient was .99 for intertester reliability. Intratester reliability was between .96 and .99. The use of posterior walker increased gait velocity and facilitated more upright posture. The measurement of joint angle program was found to be reliable to measure range of motion. This study has a limitation of generalizing the results to all children with cerebral palsy. Research is required to investigate the effect of posterior walker on energy efficiency.

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