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KMID : 1211620120070010021
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2012 Volume.7 No. 1 p.21 ~ p.28
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The Study of Gait Parameter and Plantar Foot Pressure during Walking in Adults with Down Syndrome
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Koo Hyun-Mo
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the gait parameter and plantar foot pressure of adults with Down syndrome(DS) during walking in order to provide data for developing evidence-based deficit or common rehabilitation strategies.
Method: 15 participants with DS(12 men, 3 women; age ) and 15 healthy subjects(12 men, 3 women; age ) were matched age. They walked at self selected speeds on a GAITRite system and RS-scan system, and had the following measurements done: cadence, stride length, step width, foot angle, percent stance, percent double support, and plantar foot pressure in 10 areas of the foot.
Results: In comparison of gait parameter(cadence, stride length, step width, foot angle, percent stance, and percent double support) between adults with DS and healthy subjects, there was significant differences(p<.05). Regarding plantar foot pressure during gait with or without DS, there were statisically significant differences in the area of Toes 1-5, Metatasal 1-4, Midfoot, and Heel(Medial and lateral)(p<.05).
Conclusion: Our data show that DS walk with a less physiolosical gait pattern and plantar foot pressure than healthy subjects. Based on our results, DS patients need targeted rehabilitation and exercise strategies.
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KEYWORD
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Down syndrome, Gait parameter, Plantar foot pressure
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