CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Postural Control in Children With Idiopathic Toe Walking

Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2019-06-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate postural control in children with idiopathic toe walking using computerized dynamic posturography (Biodex Balance System), which is reported to be a reliable and valid instrument for detecting changes in balance and postural control in the literature.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having the diagnosis of idiopathic toe walking * No contact with the heel in the initial contact phase of the gait * Presence of bilateral toe walking gait * Normal neurological and orthopedic examination results * Achievement of independent walking before 18 months * Absence of pervasive developmental disorder or autism Exclusion Criteria: * A history of BoNT-A or surgery in the last 6 months * Presence of leg length discrepancy

What they're measuring

Postural control-postural stability

Timeframe: 1 day

Postural control-limits of stability

Timeframe: 1 day

Postural control-sensory integration

Timeframe: 1 day

Balance Error Scorring System-BESS

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04200924

SponsorBezmialem Vakif University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-01

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