Kinetic-based indexes for the functional evaluation of gait in diplegic children: a preliminary report. Issue 13 (3rd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zago, Matteo; Corsi, Carolina; Condoluci, Claudia; Galli, Manuela
• Is Part Of: Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Volume 22:Issue 13(2019)
• Page Start: 1043
• Page End: 1046
• Publication Date: 2019-10-03
• Subjects: Cerebral palsy -- gross motor function -- gait analysis -- force platform; Biomechanics -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; Biomechanics -- Periodicals; Biomedical Engineering -- methods -- Periodicals; Computing Methodologies -- Periodicals; 612.7
• DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2019.1618454
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1025-5842

Abstract

Abstract: We evaluated the feasibility of a set of indexes based on ground reaction forces to discriminate between the degree of severity of spastic diplegia, identified via Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). A stepwise discriminant ordinal regression analysis performed on a sample of 58 children returned a subset of variables related to the ratio between braking and propulsive vertical forces and anteroposterior timings. Rather, parameters concerning bilateral symmetry were poorly discriminating. The relative simplicity of the selected indexes allows for their easy implementation on existing gait analysis applications for screening purposes.