Mobility of adults with cerebral palsy - 15/07/18
Résumé |
Introduction/Background |
Mobility in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have a wide spectrum. It is necessary to determine whether there is any association between capacity and performance tests to categorize groups and define interventions.
Objective |
To determine the characteristics of the mobility in adults with CP seen in a tertiary hospital and its correlation with different variables of capacity and performance.
Material and method |
In total, 233 patients with CP ≥ 18 years with GMFCS I–IV, were assessed using the functional mobility scale (FMS). To determinate the capacity, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), Timed Up and Go (TUG) and a walking speed (WS) were assessed in a subgroup of patients.
Results |
The main features of the patients are shown in Table 1. Most patients walk with assistance devices for long distances (500m), but not for shorter distances (5–50m). The results of the capacity tests in our study are lower than in general population (Table 2) and there are significant differences between of the FMS groups (Table 3 - Fig. 1). Very strong correlations were obtained between the 6MWT and the WS (r=0.83; P<0.001) (Fig. 2), the 6MWT and TUG (r=−0.86; P<0.001) and strong correlation between FMS 500 and 6MWT (r=0.75; P<0.001) (Fig. 3).
Conclusion |
The results indicate that the measures assess in a clinical setting correlate with the expected performances in the daily spaces for adults with cerebral palsy seen in reference center. The WS is easy to measure and have an excellent correlation with the 6MWT and the FMS tests.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cerebral palsy, Six minute walk test, Timed up and go
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Vol 61 - N° S
P. e271 - juillet 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.