Physical therapy · 2021
Perceived Limitations of Walking in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy.
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Nelson Jennifer A, Boyer Elizabeth R
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE: Impairments associated with cerebral palsy (CP) can affect gait quality and limit activity and participation. The purpose of this study was to quantify (1) which of 6 factors (pain, weakness, endurance, mental ability, safety concerns, balance) were perceived to limit walking ability the most in individuals with CP and (2) whether age or Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level is related to that perception.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study queried data from a gait laboratory database. Perceived walking limitation was quantified using a 5-point Likert scale ("never" to "all of the time"). Included were 1566 children and adults (mean age = 10.9 y [SD = 6.8]; range = 3.0-72.1 y) with CP (GMFCS level I: 502; II: 564; III: 433; IV: 67).
RESULTS: Patients or caregivers perceived balance to limit walking ability to the greatest extent, followed by endurance, weakness, safety, mental ability, and pain. Balance was perceived to always limit walking ability in 8%, 22%, 30%, and 34% of individuals in GMFCS levels I through IV, respectively. Endurance was perceived to always limit walking ability in 5%, 13%, 13%, and 27% of individuals in GMFCS levels I through IV, respectively. There were minor differences in the perceived extent of limitation caused by the factors by GMFCS level. Only weak associations between age and pain, mental ability, safety, and balance were observed (Spearman rho = -0.13 to 0.24).
CONCLUSION: Patients or caregivers perceived decreased balance and endurance to most strongly limit walking ability. Efforts should be made to clinically track how both perceived and objective measures of these limiting factors change with age and intervention.
IMPACT: Following a patient- and family-centered care model, therapy that places greater emphasis on balance and cardiovascular endurance may have the greatest effect on walking ability for individuals with CP. Future research should quantify which therapeutic, surgical, and pharmacologic interventions minimize these impairments and optimize activity and participation.
LAY SUMMARY: Balance and endurance are perceived to be the greatest factors limiting walking in people with CP. If you have CP, your physical therapist might emphasize balance and cardiovascular endurance to improve your walking ability.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study queried data from a gait laboratory database. Perceived walking limitation was quantified using a 5-point Likert scale ("never" to "all of the time"). Included were 1566 children and adults (mean age = 10.9 y [SD = 6.8]; range = 3.0-72.1 y) with CP (GMFCS level I: 502; II: 564; III: 433; IV: 67).
RESULTS: Patients or caregivers perceived balance to limit walking ability to the greatest extent, followed by endurance, weakness, safety, mental ability, and pain. Balance was perceived to always limit walking ability in 8%, 22%, 30%, and 34% of individuals in GMFCS levels I through IV, respectively. Endurance was perceived to always limit walking ability in 5%, 13%, 13%, and 27% of individuals in GMFCS levels I through IV, respectively. There were minor differences in the perceived extent of limitation caused by the factors by GMFCS level. Only weak associations between age and pain, mental ability, safety, and balance were observed (Spearman rho = -0.13 to 0.24).
CONCLUSION: Patients or caregivers perceived decreased balance and endurance to most strongly limit walking ability. Efforts should be made to clinically track how both perceived and objective measures of these limiting factors change with age and intervention.
IMPACT: Following a patient- and family-centered care model, therapy that places greater emphasis on balance and cardiovascular endurance may have the greatest effect on walking ability for individuals with CP. Future research should quantify which therapeutic, surgical, and pharmacologic interventions minimize these impairments and optimize activity and participation.
LAY SUMMARY: Balance and endurance are perceived to be the greatest factors limiting walking in people with CP. If you have CP, your physical therapist might emphasize balance and cardiovascular endurance to improve your walking ability.