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Correlation between gait speed and spasticity at the knee.

B J Norton, H A Bomze, S A Sahrmann

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    |April 1, 1975
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    This study found no significant link between thigh spasticity and walking speed in hemiplegic patients. Automated spasticity measurements did not correlate with gait performance in the studied group.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Biomechanics
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Spasticity is a common motor disorder affecting patients with hemiplegia.
    • Thigh spasticity can potentially impact gait parameters, including speed.
    • Objective measurement of spasticity is crucial for understanding its clinical relevance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between thigh musculature spasticity and gait speed in patients with hemiplegia.
    • To utilize an automated system for objective spasticity measurement.
    • To analyze the relationship between spasticity and functional mobility.

    Main Methods:

    • An automated system was developed and employed to measure spasticity in the thigh muscles.
    • Fifteen patients diagnosed with hemiplegia participated in the study.
    • Gait trials were conducted over a set distance at maximum speed, with timing recorded.

    Main Results:

    • Statistical analysis revealed no significant correlation between thigh spasticity and gait speed.
    • The objective measurements of spasticity did not predict gait performance in this cohort.
    • Individual patient factors may influence the observed lack of correlation.

    Conclusions:

    • Thigh spasticity, as measured by the automated system, does not appear to be a significant determinant of gait speed in the studied hemiplegic population.
    • Further research is warranted to explore other contributing factors to gait impairment in hemiplegia.
    • The findings suggest that interventions targeting thigh spasticity alone may not fully restore gait speed.

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