Biomechanical analysis of the timed up-and-go (TUG) test in children with and without Down syndrome

Beerse, Matthew; Lelko, Michael; Wu, Jianhua

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.12.027

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“…This study also made use of the timed-up-and-go test, as well as the five-times-sit-to-stand test, to measure balance. Both these tests have been found to be reliable and valid with the measurement of balance in children with disabilities, as well as measuring balance in typically developing children (Beerse, Lelko & Wu 2019 ; Kumban et al 2013 ). The data collected from the outcome measures were recorded at baseline, as well as at the end of the training programme at 8 weeks.…”

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Effect of virtual reality therapy, combined with physiotherapy for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Stander

Preez²,

Kritzinger³

et al. 2021

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Background: Individuals with Down syndrome may struggle with anticipatory postural adjustments, and adapt slower to motor tasks and environmental changes, due to decreased motor proficiency.Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of virtual reality therapy (VRT), specifically Nintendo Wii, combined with physiotherapy or occupational therapy (OT) for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome, compared to standard physiotherapy, OT or no intervention.Method: Nine computerised databases were searched from inception to July 2020. Methodological quality of randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies was appraised using the physiotherapy evidence database (PEDro) scale and the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Case Reports.Results: Two randomised controlled trials and four quasi-experimental studies were included, with an average PEDro score of 7.3. One included case study scored 5. This review included 345 participants. Motor proficiency includes balance, coordination, strength and agility. Agility showed a significant improvement after 5 (p = 0.01) or 24 (p 0.01) weeks. Strength showed a significant improvement after a 6- (p = 0.000) or 24-week intervention (p 0.05). Balance showed inconclusive results for adults, and significant improvement in children after 6 (p = 0.000), 8 (p 0.05) or 24 (p 0.003) weeks. One study (n = 155) showed that upper limb and bilateral coordination improved significantly after 24 weeks (p 0.003).Conclusion: Level II, III-1 and IV evidence suggested that VRT may be valuable to improve agility and strength in individuals with Down syndrome, and balance and coordination in children with Down syndrome.Clinical implications: It may be beneficial to use VRT in addition to standard physiotherapy or OT interventions for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome.

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Effect of virtual reality therapy, combined with physiotherapy for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Stander

Preez²,

Kritzinger³

et al. 2021

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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“…To perform the TUG test, the participants were asked to sit on an adjusted chair with 90˚knee flexion. This test involved rising from an armchair, walking 3 m at a usual speed, turning around, walking back to the chair, and sitting down [20][21][22]45,46]. These instructions were clearly communicated to participants.…”

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“…The physiological cost index of gait has been widely used to assessment gait efficiency in healthy children [17]. A previous study reported that the FTSST and TUG are feasible and reliable tools for both children exhibiting typical development and those with disabilities [18][19][20][21][22]. The OLST has been proposed as a fundamental indicator of balance function in children [23,24].…”

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Relationship between the skeletal muscle mass index and physical activity of Japanese children: A cross-sectional, observational study

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Regular physical activity is an important component of physical health of children and has been associated with increasing skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength. Children with low levels of physical activity may experience health problems, such as loss of muscle mass, later in life. Thus, it may be valuable to identify declining physical function in children who do not perform the recommended amount of physical activity. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between the amount of physical activity performed for ≥60 min per day for ≥5 days per week and the skeletal muscle mass index and physical function in young children. In total, 340 typically developing children aged 6–12 years (175 girls; average age, 9.5±1.9 years) were included in this cross-sectional study. We evaluated the proportion of children performing the recommended minimum of 60 min of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity at least 5 days per week. The skeletal muscle mass and Gait Deviation Index scores, gait speed, grip strength, Five Times Sit-to-Stand test results, Timed Up-and-Go test results, one-leg standing time, and gait efficiency were evaluated. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity with the skeletal muscle mass index, percent body fat, and physical function, after controlling for confounding factors (age and sex). A logistic regression analysis revealed that the skeletal muscle mass index was independently associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (odds ratio, 2.34; 95% confidence interval, 1.17–4.71; P = 0.017). Performance of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for ≥5 days per week for ≥60 min per day was associated with the skeletal muscle mass index score of Japanese children. Our findings highlighted the importance of performing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for the development of skeletal muscle mass in children.

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“…The use of stationary systems to measure gait function, such as the GAITRite system or 3D camera-based systems, have been shown to be quite effective, and previous work using these approaches have also reported efficacy in quantifying gait in many research and rehabilitation settings [1,10,11,12,13,14,15,16]. These approaches have also been used to evaluate gait in healthy controls, with similar values in gait measurements observed to that in the present study [1,10].…”

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Development and Validation of Ambulosono: A Wearable Sensor for Bio-Feedback Rehabilitation Training

Chomiak

Sidhu

Watts

et al. 2019

Sensors

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Wearable technology-based measurement systems hold potential for the therapeutic and rehabilitation management of patients with various chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy and test–retest reliability of a new-generation wearable sensor-based system, dubbed Ambulosono, for bio-feedback training. The Ambulosono sensor system was cross-validated by comparing its functionality with the iPod touch (4th generation) sensor system. Fifteen participants underwent a gait test to measure various gait parameters while wearing both the iPod-based and Ambulosono sensors simultaneously. The physically measured values (i.e., the true values) of step length, distance traveled, velocity, and cadence were then compared to those obtained via the two-sensor systems using the same calculation algorithms. While the mean percentage error was <10% for all measured parameters, and the intra-class correlation coefficient revealed a high level of agreement between trials for both sensor systems, it was found that the Ambulosono sensor system outperformed the iPod-based system in some respects. The Ambulosono sensor system possessed both reliability and accuracy in obtaining gait parameter measurements, which suggests it can serve as an economical alternative to the iPod-based system that is currently used in various clinical rehabilitation programs.

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Biomechanical analysis of the timed up-and-go (TUG) test in children with and without Down syndrome

Cited by 21 publications

References 29 publications

Effect of virtual reality therapy, combined with physiotherapy for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Effect of virtual reality therapy, combined with physiotherapy for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Relationship between the skeletal muscle mass index and physical activity of Japanese children: A cross-sectional, observational study

Development and Validation of Ambulosono: A Wearable Sensor for Bio-Feedback Rehabilitation Training

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