Reference data for performances on the standardized walking obstacle course in children developing typically |
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| Institution: | 1. Old Dominion University, School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, 3118 Health Sciences Building, Norfolk, VA 23529, United States;2. Daemen College, Physical Therapy Program, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226, United States;1. Servizio Interaziendale di Epidemiologia, Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Italy;2. Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory and Endocrinology Unit, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera ASMN, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Italy;3. Pharmaceutical Department, Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Italy;4. Planning and Control Staff, Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Italy;5. Information Technology Unit, Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Italy;6. Primary Care Department, Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Italy;7. Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Montecchio, Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Italy;1. Hellenic Agricultural Organization – DEMETER, Veterinary Research Institute, Campus of Thermi, P.O. Box 60272, 57001, Thermi, Greece;2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;3. Farm Animals Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece;4. National TSEs Reference Laboratory, Directorate of Animal Health, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, 6th km Larisa-Trikata, 41110, Larisa, Greece;5. Department of Animal Models for Biomedical Research, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Vas. Sofias 127, 11521, Athens, Greece;1. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran;2. Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, East Azarbaijan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, 5159117136, Iran;3. Electrochemistry Research Lab, Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran |
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| Abstract: | PurposeTo establish reference performance groups on the Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC) a pathway to screen ambulation for children developing typically.MethodsSWOC tests ambulation under three conditions: walk (W), walk with tray (WT) and walk wearing sunglasses (WG). One trial consisted of standing up, walking the course in one direction and sitting down. Children (n = 355) completed two trials per condition. Trial measures included time to complete (seconds) and numbers of steps, stumbles, and steps off path.ResultsTrial 1 and trial 2 for time and number of steps are significantly different (p = 0.0005), but highly correlated (r = 0.93 and r = 0.96) therefore their average was used to establish reference data. Gender was not a significant factor. Age and height predict performances in all conditions, but measures between age groups were not always significantly different. Significant different measures by height groups could be established across all conditions, therefore reference data was established using three height groups.ConclusionReference values will assist clinicians to compare a child’s performance on the SWOC based on an individual height because this can vary within and between ages thus screening for possible ambulation limitations. |
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| Keywords: | Ambulation Screening Standardized walking obstacle course Children Height |
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