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KMID : 1142420190170020237
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PNF and Movement
2019 Volume.17 No. 2 p.237 ~ p.243
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The Effects of Toe Wedges on the Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters of Adolescents with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
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Jang Jung-Jae
Jung Sun-Hye
Kim Myung-Jong
Song Sun-Hae
Lee Dong-Geon
Lee Seung-Hoo
Jang Na-Young
Choi Ji-Won
Ha Sun-Young
Ha Shin-Ho
Hong Soung-Kyun
Lee Gyu-Chang
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of toe wedges on the gait ability of adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Methods: Six adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy participated in this study. During the participants walked with- and without toe wedges, the gait ability was analyzed using the electronic walkway system. Gait parameters, including velocity, cadence, step length, stride length, single support time, and double support time, were collected and analyzed.
Results: When the participants walked with toe wedges, there were significant improvements in gait velocity, cadence, and double support time compared to those without toe wedges (p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in step length, stride length, and single support time.
Conclusion: Toe wedges may have a positive effect on the gait ability of adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. However, it is necessary to conduct high-quality studies to identify the effects of toe wedges.
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KEYWORD
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Adolescent, Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, Toe wedge, Gait
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