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    The link between weight shift asymmetry and gait disturbances in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients

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    Andrzej Szopa,1 Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa,2 Anetta Lasek-Bal,3 Amadeusz Żak3 1Department of Physiotherapy, 2Department of Medical Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, 3Department of Neurology, Professor Leszek Giec Upper Silesian Medical Centre, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland Introduction: While the asymmetry of body posture and the asymmetrical nature of hemiparetic gait in poststroke (PS) patients are well documented, the role of weight shift asymmetry in gait disorders after stroke remains unclear. Objective: We examined the association of weight-bearing asymmetry (WBA) between paretic and nonparetic lower limbs during quiet standing with the degree of deviation of hemiplegic gait from normal gait evaluated by the Gillette Gait Index (GGI) incorporating 16 distinct clinically important kinematic and temporal parameters in chronic PS patients.Participants and methods: Twenty-two ambulatory patients with chronic stroke aged between 50 and 75 years were included in this study. Fourteen patients had hemiparesis on the nondominant side and 8 on the dominant side. The mean time PS was 2 years and 6 months. The reference group consisted of 22 students from the University of the Third Age presenting no neurological disorders. The examination consisted of posturographic weight-bearing (WB) distribution and 3-dimensional gait analyses.Results: A significant positive relationship between WBA and GGI was revealed. Moreover, we observed a significant negative association between WBA and paretic step length and walking speed. With regard to kinematic data, the range of motion of knee flexion and peak dorsiflexion in the swing phase of the paretic leg were significantly negatively associated with WBA.Conclusion: Although further research is needed to determine a causal link between postural control asymmetry and gait disturbance in hemiplegics, our findings support the inclusion of WB measurements between paretic and nonparetic body sides in early assessment after stroke. Keywords: stroke, weight-bearing, 3DGA, gait disturbances, Gillette Gait Index&nbsp

    Diseño y validación de un cuestionario sobre factores de riesgo en niños con parálisis cerebral

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    11 páginasObjective. To design and validate, in its appearance, a questionnaire to collect information on risk factors in children with cerebral palsy. Methodology. The descriptive and methodological study included a design phase and a face validation phase of a questionnaire. The latter was carried out with the participation of 43 mothers and ten health professionals. Results. Following Rutter’s theoretical model of risk factors, a questionnaire was designed to collect information on pre-and perinatal conditions, which can be used as part of the documentation of the clinical history of children with cerebral palsy. Face validation of the instrument was performed, which suggested the acceptance of 17 items and the reformulation of 12, equivalent to 41.4% of the total number of questions of the FR-PC questionnaire. Limitations. The sample size could have been larger. Similarly, more literature was needed to compare the results with similar studies. Value. The product of this research is the FR-PC questionnaire. This tool facilitates the organization and integration of data from the child’s clinical history with CP for decision-making. Furthermore, its content can be considered for developing health research projects. Conclusions. The FR-PC questionnaire is a clear and understandable tool for collecting information on risk factors in children with cerebral palsy
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