| Title: |
Variability and Coordination Patterns of Walking with Different Speeds in Active and Non-Active Children with Down Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Vali Noghondar, Narges (ORCID 0000-0001-7976-3657); Saberi Kakhki, Alireza (ORCID 0000-0002-3066-4858); Sohrabi, Mehdi; Alirezaei Noghondar, Fatemeh |
| Source: |
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 2022 68(5):723-731. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Down Syndrome; Psychomotor Skills; Children; Preadolescents; Early Adolescents; Mild Intellectual Disability; Physical Activity Level |
| DOI: |
10.1080/20473869.2021.1893923 |
| ISSN: |
2047-3869; 2047-3877 |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: Children with Down syndrome (DS) have multiple difficulties in gait pattern. So, the effect of the activity level and speed on the gait coordination and variability was investigated. Methods: In this case-control observational study, 24 participants in three groups of active and non-active children with DS, and the control group without intellectual disability were asked to walk on a treadmill with two speeds of 0.8 and 1.2 m/s. Continuous Relative Phase (CRP) and variability of CRP in thigh-leg and leg-foot coupling were assessed. Results: CRP and variability of CRP in the leg-foot coupling in the control group were significantly higher than active and non-active groups with DS. Speed led to increase the CRP of leg-foot in the active group with DS and increase the variability of this coupling in non-active group with DS. Conclusion: In this study, the activity level provided the compatibility with speed changes of walking in CRP of leg-foot in children with DS. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1366281 |
| Database: |
ERIC |