Two-dimensional analysis of gait parameters on normal and overweight children – an observational study

Abirami E., Malarvizhi D., P. Sekar


Abirami E., Malarvizhi D., P. Sekar – Two-dimensional analysis of gait parameters on normal and overweight children – an observational study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(5); 100-106

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A6RB

Abstract

Background. Gait analysis is a systematic study of human locomotion that involves evaluating body motions, body mechanics, and muscle activity. Objective. To analyze spatiotemporal and kinematics variables among overweight children and normal children. Methodology. Non-Experimental study, convenient sampling, sample size was 30. Both boys and girls with 12 to 14 years of age were included in the study. Procedure. Participant were selected according to BMI for analyzing the normal and overweight children, based on these two groups were divided. GROUP A – Normal children and GROUP B – Overweight children. Outcome measures. Spatiotemporal and kinematics variables were assessed by using 2D gait analysis with software from Auptimo technologies. Results. Gait analysis of normal children shows significant difference in ankle plantar flexion, knee flexion and hip flexion in lateral view and in anterior view shows knee adduction, in posterior view shows ipsilateral pelvic drop and rear foot eversion at p < 0.05. In overweight children shows that ankle dorsiflexion, knee hyperextension, hip extension in lateral view, and in anterior view shows knee adduction and in posterior view shows that contralateral pelvic drop and rear foot eversion. In spatiotemporal parameters of overweight children shows reduced cadence and gait cycle compare to normal children at p < 0.05. Conclusion: This study concludes the normal and overweight children shows marked changes in ankle, knee and hip joint, knee abduction/adduction, pelvic drop, rear foot angle and spatiotemporal parameters.

Keywords:
lower limb, pelvic drop, rear foot angle, knee adduction/adduction, spatiotemporal, gait analysis, 2-dimensional

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Effect of respiratory muscle training using Ultrabreathe device on pulmonary function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through telephysiotherapy

Divya S., Malarvizhi D.


Divya S., Malarvizhi D. – Effect of respiratory muscle training using Ultrabreathe device on pulmonary function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through telephysiotherapy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(5); 20-24

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20AR1m

Abstract

Background. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), an X linked disorder resulting in respiratory insufficiency, caused by progressive respiratory muscle weakness particularly in diaphragm. During this pandemic, Telerehabilitation played a major role among patients, especially disabled children. OBJECTIVE: To find out the effect on the pulmonary function in DMD children by training the respiratory muscles by telephysiotherapy. Methodology. Non Experimental design, Case series- pre and post test type. Convenient sampling, sample size was 5. Boys and girls between 9 and 16 years of age were included in the study. Procedure. 5 subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were trained for one minute with minimum resistance using ultrabreathe through Telephysiotherapy which is repeated for 3 times in a session with a rest period of 20–30 seconds for six weeks. Outcome measure. Pulmonary Function test. Results. The results of this study shows increased mean value of post test Tidal volume, Forced Vital Capacity, Inspiratory time/Respiration time and Tidal Volume / Inspiration time compared with pre test, whereas other parameters like Duration of Inspiration, Total Lung Volume, Inspiratory Capacity, Forced Expiratory Volume1 does not increased. Conclusion This study concluded that the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy children improved in Tidal Volume, Forced Vital Capacity, Tidal Volume/Inspiration Time, and Inspiration Time/Respiration Time whereas all other parameters such as Duration of Inspiration, Total lung volume, Inspiratory capacity and Forced Expiratory volume1 maintained after 6 weeks of respiratory muscles training with ultrabreathe device.

Słowa kluczowe:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, telephysiotherapy, pulmonary function test, Ultrabreathe device

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