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Functional strength measurement in cerebral palsy: feasibility, test-retest reliability, and construct validity

Wendy Aertssen1, Ellen Smulders1, Bouwien Smits-Engelsman2

  • 1Avans Plus , Breda , Netherlands.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|September 13, 2018
PubMed

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A new Functional Strength Measurement for children with cerebral palsy (CP) is feasible, reliable, and valid. This tool aids in the physical examination of children with CP.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Children with cerebral palsy (CP) lack a standardized tool to measure functional strength across both upper and lower extremities.
  • Existing assessment methods may not adequately capture the functional strength deficits specific to CP.
  • The development of a specialized instrument is crucial for effective clinical practice and rehabilitation planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility, test-retest reliability, and validity of the Functional Strength Measurement for Children with Cerebral Palsy (FSM-CP).
  • To establish a reliable and valid instrument for assessing functional strength in pediatric CP populations.
  • To provide a practical tool for clinicians examining children with CP.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved thirty-seven children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), aged 4-10 years, classified under Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I and II.
  • The Functional Strength Measurement for Children with Cerebral Palsy (FSM-CP) underwent standardization of items, with one item removed based on common CP-related compensations.
  • Test-retest reliability was assessed, and convergent validity was determined by correlating FSM-CP scores with isometric muscle strength measured using a handheld dynamometer (HHD).

Main Results:

  • The FSM-CP demonstrated high test-retest reliability across all measured items, with intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) ranging from 0.79 to 0.95.
  • Significant correlations were found between the FSM-CP and handheld dynamometer (HHD) measurements, with correlation coefficients (r) ranging from 0.36 to 0.75.
  • These findings indicate a strong agreement between the new functional measure and objective strength assessments.

Conclusions:

  • The Functional Strength Measurement for Children with Cerebral Palsy (FSM-CP) is a feasible, reliable, and valid tool for use in this population.
  • The FSM-CP can be effectively integrated into the clinical practice for the physical examination of children with CP.
  • This instrument offers a valuable addition to the assessment repertoire for pediatric rehabilitation specialists.

Keywords:
Cerebral palsychildrenfeasibilityfunctional strength measurementreliabilityvalidity

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