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http://dx.doi.org/10.13066/kspm.2012.7.1.021

The Study of Gait Parameter and Plantar Foot Pressure during Walking in Adults with Down Syndrome  

Koo, Hyun-Mo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Science, Kyungsung University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine / v.7, no.1, 2012 , pp. 21-28 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to examine the gait parameter and plantar foot pressure of adults with Down syndrome(DS) during walking in order to provide data for developing evidence-based deficit or common rehabilitation strategies. Method : 15 participants with DS(12 men, 3 women; age $26.06{\pm}4.47$) and 15 healthy subjects(12 men, 3 women; age $25.33{\pm}3.43$) were matched age. They walked at self selected speeds on a GAITRite system and RS-scan system, and had the following measurements done: cadence, stride length, step width, foot angle, percent stance, percent double support, and plantar foot pressure in 10 areas of the foot. Results : In comparison of gait parameter(cadence, stride length, step width, foot angle, percent stance, and percent double support) between adults with DS and healthy subjects, there was significant differences(p<.05). Regarding plantar foot pressure during gait with or without DS, there were statisically significant differences in the area of Toes 1-5, Metatasal 1-4, Midfoot, and Heel(Medial and lateral)(p<.05). Conclusion : Our data show that DS walk with a less physiolosical gait pattern and plantar foot pressure than healthy subjects. Based on our results, DS patients need targeted rehabilitation and exercise strategies.
Keywords
Down syndrome; Gait parameter; Plantar foot pressure;
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