1. A Pilot Study of Idiopathic Toe Walking: Measures and Outcomes.
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Hines, Debra, Armstrong-Heimsoth, Amy, and Schoen, Sarah A.
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SENSES , *MOTOR ability , *WEIGHT-bearing (Orthopedics) , *PHYSICAL therapy , *CRONBACH'S alpha , *PILOT projects , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SENSORIMOTOR integration , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *DIAGNOSIS , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *WALKING , *LONGITUDINAL method , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *CASE-control method , *COMPARATIVE studies , *POSTURE , *POSTURAL balance , *CHILDREN - Abstract
This pilot study sought to determine the feasibility of quantifying sensory processing, postural control, motor skill development and participation in daily life in children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW) compared to children without ITW. A nonrandomized, prospective case-control design was employed. Twenty participants were recruited. Computerized weight bearing and postural control data was successfully collected. Differences were found in forefoot/rearfoot weight bearing, balance, sensory-motor abilities and parent reported participation challenges. Sensory processing results were inconclusive. Findings can inform standardized assessment and treatment of ITW. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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