Six-Minute Walk Test in Children With Cerebral Palsy Gross Motor Function Classification System Levels I and II: Reproducibility, Validity, and Training Effects

Leunkeu, Angeline Nsenga; Shephard, Roy J.; Ahmaidi, Saïd

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2012.06.005

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“…The results provide evidence that the 6MRT is a reliable test for children and youth with CP classified as GMFCS levels III and IV. These results are in agreement with studies evaluating the 6MWT in children with CP who are able to walk (Nsenga Leunkeu et al, 2012). However, the distance covered with the racerunner systematically increased every test, indicating a learning effect when performing the 6MRT.…”

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“…We therefore developed a novel test to measure racerunner capability based on the 6-minute walking test (6MWT) (American Thoraxic Society, 2002), which is a valid and reliable test for measuring walking capability in children with CP who are able to walk (Maher et al, 2008;Thompson et al, 2008;Nsenga Leunkeu et al, 2012). During the 6-Minute Racerunner Test (6MRT) children use the racerunner to propel themselves forward for 6 min on an oval track.…”

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Reliability and Construct Validity of the 6-Minute Racerunner Test in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy, GMFCS Levels III and IV

Bolster

Dallmeijer

Wolf

et al. 2016

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics

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Reliability and Construct Validity of the 6-Minute Racerunner Test in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy, GMFCS Levels III and IV

Bolster

Dallmeijer

Wolf

et al. 2016

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics

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“…Assistive devices can be used. Construct Validity-Valid measure of cardiovascular fitness for children with CP GMFCS levels I and II [55] Poor for GMFCS IV and V Poor for GMFCS IV and V Not established COPM [42] Performance level individualized outcome measure-completed by child or parent proxy in semi-structured interview. Clients identify and rate importance of up to five goals in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.…”

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Measuring Outcomes for Children with Cerebral Palsy Who Use Gait Trainers

Livingstone

Paleg

2016

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Gait trainers are walking devices that provide additional trunk and pelvic support. The primary population of children using gait trainers includes children with cerebral palsy (CP) functioning at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV and V. A recent systematic review found that evidence supporting the effectiveness of gait trainer interventions for children was primarily descriptive and insufficient to draw firm conclusions. A major limitation identified was the lack of valid, sensitive and reliable tools for measuring change in body structure and function, activity and participation outcomes. Twelve different clinical tools were identified in the systematic review and in this paper we review and discuss the evidence supporting their reliability, validity and clinical utility for use with children using gait trainers. We also describe seven additional clinical measurement tools that may be useful with this intervention and population. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) rated highest across all areas at this time. Individualized outcome measures, such as the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Goal Attainment Scaling and measuring user satisfaction with tools, such as the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology, show potential for gait trainer outcomes research. Spatiotemporal measures appear to be less useful than functional measures with this intervention and population. All tools would benefit from further development for use with children with CP functioning at GMFCS levels IV and V.

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“…Em relação ao TC6, pesquisas mostram sua confiabilidade para avaliar a potência aeró-bia e detectar adaptações cardiorrespiratórias em indivíduos deambuladores com PC; foi estabelecida uma confiabilidade com o IGE, além de ser de fácil aplicação e compreensão pelos participantes (19,25,35,50) . Em nosso estudo, o GI apresentou aumento significante na distância percorrida no TC6 e diminuição do IGE, o que condiz com menor gasto energéti-co e sugere maior resistência muscular na marcha após o protocolo de condicionamento nesses indivíduos.…”

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Efeitos dos exercícios aquáticos no condicionamento físico de indivíduos com paralisia cerebral após cirurgia ortopédica

Albuquerque¹,

Lopes²,

Braga³

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Paralisia cerebral. Exercício. Aquático. Condicionamento físico humano.Período pós-operatório. RESUMOObjetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de exercícios aquáticos no condicionamento físico e sua interferência na funcionalidade em indivíduos com paralisia cerebral no período pós-operatório.Métodos: Trata-se de um ensaio clínico randomizado, controlado, e cego, desenvolvido no centro de reabilitação da Associação de Assistência a Criança Deficiente (AACD). Os pacientes foram divididos em GC (grupo controle), que realizava terapias convencionais e GI (grupo intervenção) que, além das terapias, realizava um protocolo de condicionamento em meio liquído, que durou 12 semanas, 2x/semana. Ambos os grupos foram submetidos pré e pós intervenção ao TC6 (teste de caminhada de 6 minutos), TUG (time up and go), IGE (índice de gasto energético), EVA (escala visual analógica) da marcha, dimensões D e E do GMFM (medida da função motora grossa), VM (velocidade média) e CHQ PF-50 (Child Health Questionaire -Função física e dor). Resultados: Houve melhora no GI, na análise intragrupo, nos itens avaliados. Conclusão: foi possível verificar que o protocolo de condicionamento físico em ambiente aquático foi efetivo para melhorar a capacidade física em crianças e adolescentes com PC. Esses ganhos repercutiram de forma positiva na função motora grossa e na qualidade de vida. Postoperative period.

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Six-Minute Walk Test in Children With Cerebral Palsy Gross Motor Function Classification System Levels I and II: Reproducibility, Validity, and Training Effects

Cited by 80 publications

References 33 publications

Reliability and Construct Validity of the 6-Minute Racerunner Test in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy, GMFCS Levels III and IV

Reliability and Construct Validity of the 6-Minute Racerunner Test in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy, GMFCS Levels III and IV

Measuring Outcomes for Children with Cerebral Palsy Who Use Gait Trainers

Efeitos dos exercícios aquáticos no condicionamento físico de indivíduos com paralisia cerebral após cirurgia ortopédica

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