The Study of Gait Parameter and Plantar Foot Pressure during Walking in Adults with Down Syndrome (다운증후군 성인의 보행 특성과 족저압에 관한 연구)

Koo Hyun-mo (구현모)

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

Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
2012, 7(1), pp.21-28
Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy

Koo Hyun-mo ¹

¹경성대학교

Candidate

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±4.47) and 15 healthy subjects(12 men, 3women; age 25.33±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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