One-minute Walk Test in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Survey at Foundation of the Welfare of the Crippled under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother
Keywords:
Cerebral palsy, Spasticity, Walk abilityAbstract
The objective of this study was to determine walking ability in children with cerebral palsy. This study was a survey research using purposive sampling technique. Forty participants were cerebral palsy receiving treatment and rehabilitation program in Foundation of the Welfare of the Crippled under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother. Research instruments included demographic data record and 1-minute walk test. 1-minute walk test is a high validity tool (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.86 – 0.96). Results showed that all participants (age range 8 – 14 years) had gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) level II and III. An average walking distance was 55.71 meters. The longest distance was 86 meters and was classified as GMFCS level II. The shortest distance was 32 meters and was classified as GMFCS level III. The results of this study might be useful for parents and caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in knowing the ability of walking. It should be also useful for the foundation in order to plan activities and organize an environment to facilitate activity of daily living according to their performance.
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