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Temporal Gait Measures Associated With Overground and Treadmill Walking in Rett Syndrome.
Charles Shannon Layne1,2,3, Beom-Chan Lee1,2, David Ryan Young1,2
11 Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Journal of Child Neurology
|June 22, 2018
Summary
Treadmill walking offers a more regularized gait for individuals with Rett syndrome, decreasing variability in temporal parameters. This suggests treadmill use can be a beneficial component of therapeutic interventions for mobility.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Therapy
Background:
- Rett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder impacting mobility.
- Understanding gait differences is crucial for effective intervention protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare temporal gait parameters and variability between overground and treadmill walking in Rett syndrome patients.
- To evaluate the potential benefits of treadmill use in gait training.
Main Methods:
- Gait analysis of 14 female Rett syndrome patients during overground and treadmill walking.
- Measurement of stride, stance, swing, and double support times and their variances.
- Statistical analysis using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests to compare conditions.
Main Results:
- Treadmill walking decreased swing and double support times.
- Normalized to stride time, treadmill gait showed increased stance time and decreased swing/double support times.
- Treadmill gait exhibited reduced variability, indicating improved gait regularity.
Conclusions:
- Treadmill walking can lead to a more regularized gait pattern in ambulatory Rett syndrome patients.
- Incorporating treadmill use into therapeutic protocols may help maintain mobility and general health.
- This approach supports comprehensive health management for individuals with Rett syndrome.
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