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Locomotion patterns in cerebral palsy syndromes
M Bottos1, M L Puato, A Vianello
1Servizio di Recupero e Rieducazione Funzionale, Bologna, Italy.
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This study identified 10 distinct locomotion patterns in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The specific pattern, age of onset, and severity of impairment significantly influence a child's prognosis for walking independently.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) presents with diverse motor impairments affecting locomotion.
- Understanding distinct movement patterns is crucial for predicting functional outcomes in children with CP.
Purpose of the Study:
- To classify and analyze the various locomotion patterns observed in children with cerebral palsy.
- To investigate the relationship between specific locomotion patterns, impairment type, and prognosis for independent walking.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 160 children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
- Classification of observed locomotion into ten distinct patterns based on motor impairment type and severity.
- Analysis of factors influencing the prognosis for walking, including locomotion pattern, age at onset, and physical deformity.
Main Results:
- Ten distinct locomotion patterns were identified and associated with specific types and severities of cerebral palsy.
- Factors such as locomotion pattern, age at onset, and manner of execution significantly impacted walking prognosis.
- Severe deformities influenced the chosen locomotion pattern.
Conclusions:
- Locomotion patterns in children with cerebral palsy are indicative of impairment type and prognosis.
- While physiotherapy may not alter established patterns, early intervention can help mitigate deformities and potentially improve outcomes.