This study aimed to examine trunk and lower extremity biomechanics among children with lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). It was targeted to pioneer including biomechanical changes into treatment if detected in the trunk and lower extremities of children. Voluntary participants meeting inclusion criteria were divided into two groups: the LUTD group (n=43) and the healthy group (n=43). No treatment was applied to participants and the same evaluation methods were used in both groups. Trunk muscle strength, muscle endurance, posture, flexibility, and pelvic floor muscle activity of participants was evaluated with stabilizer pressurized biofeedback unit, sit-ups and modified push-ups test; trunk flexors endurance test and Modified Biering Sorensen Test; Posture Screen Mobile And Foot Posture Index; sit-reach-test and Beighton Score; and NeuroTrac-Myoplus4Pro, respectively. In addition, the quality of life of participants was evaluated with Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL).
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Evaluation of Deep Trunk Muscle Strength
Timeframe: Baseline
Sit-ups Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Modified Push-ups Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Trunk Flexors Endurance Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Modified "Biering-Sorensen" Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Posture Assessment
Timeframe: Baseline
Foot Posture Index (FPI-6)
Timeframe: Baseline
Sit and Reach Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Beighton Score
Timeframe: Baseline