Isometric Muscle Strength in Lower Extremity of Children with Spastic Hemiplegia
- VernacularTitle:痉挛型偏瘫患儿下肢等长肌力分析
- Author:
Hong YANG
;
Wei SHI
;
Dandan LUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, muscle strength, lower extremity, spastic hemiplegia
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(7):610-612
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To compare the isometric muscle strength of muscle groups in the lower extremities of children with spastic hemiplegia among sides or ages. Methods17 spastic hemiplegic children were measured the muscle strength of hip, knee and ankle muscle groups with hand-held dynamometry (HHD). ResultsMuscle strength was weaker in the involved side than in the other side. In younger children, it was weaker of overall extremity, while in the older it was of the distal end mainly. ConclusionWhen applying strength training to spastic hemiplegic children, it is important to notice strength of all groups in lower extremity in younger children and the distal groups in older ones.
