The postural stability control and gait pattern of idiopathic scoliosis adolescents
Journal
Clinical Biomechanics
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
SUPPL. 1
Date Issued
1998
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective. The static postural equilibrium and gait patterns between idiopathic scoliotic (IS) patients and normal subjects were studied to verify the best method to identify the functional disability in IS patients. Design. The static stability in six postures and gait patterns among normal subjects and IS patients were compared. Background. Postural stability control and gait analysis are non-invasive methods to identify many diseases. However, the dysfunction of IS patients in postural stability control and gait pattern is not clear. The results of this research may lead to further understanding of the etiology of idiopathic scoliosis in the postural equilibrium influencing aspects. Methods. Thirty IS patients and fifteen normal subjects were recruited for postural stability control test and gait analysis using the force plate and 3-D motion analysis system. Results. The IS patients generally produced higher sway area, lateral sway, sagittal sway, and sway radius than normal subjects. The cadence is smaller in the IS patients, but the stance phase and stride phase are similar to normal subjects. Conclusions. The IS patients are poor in postural stability control, but their gait pattern is similar to that of normal subjects. Standing with trunk at full flexion is the most effective position to identify the postural stability control of IS patient. Relevance. The outcome of surgery in IS patients may be able evaluated by performing a postural stability control test.The static postural equilibrium and gait patterns between idiopathic scoliotic (IS) patients and normal subjects were studied to verify the best method to identify the functional disability in IS patients. The static stability in six postures and gait patterns among normal subjects and IS patients were compared. Postural stability control and gait analysis are non-invasive methods to identify many diseases. However, the dysfunction of IS patients in postural stability control and gait pattern is not clear. The results of this research may lead to further understanding of the etiology of idiopathic scoliosis in the postural equilibrium influencing aspects. Thirty IS patients and fifteen normal subjects were recruited for postural stability control test and gait analysis using the force plate and 3-D motion analysis system. The IS patients generally produced higher sway area, lateral sway, sagittal sway, and sway radius than normal subjects. The cadence is smaller in the IS patients, but the stance phase and stride phase are similar to normal subjects. The IS patients are poor in postural stability control, but their gait pattern is similar to that of normal subjects. Standing with trunk at full flexion is the most effective position to identify the postural stability control of IS patient.
Subjects
Biomechanics; Gait; Range of motion; Scoliosis; Static postural stability
SDGs
Other Subjects
Gait analysis; Postural stability analysis; Noninvasive medical procedures; adolescent; adult; biomechanics; body equilibrium; body posture; clinical article; conference paper; controlled study; female; force; gait; human; idiopathic scoliosis; male; priority journal; school child
Type
conference paper