Upper extremity strength and function in children with spinal muscular atrophy type II
| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Kraft und Funktion des Oberkoerpers bei Kindern mit spinaler Muskelatrophie Typ II |
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| Autor: | Koch, Barbara M.; Simenson, Randi L. |
| Erschienen in: | Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| Veröffentlicht: | 73 (1992), 3, S. 241-245, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0003-9993, 1532-821X |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199402056037 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
Upper extremity strength and function in a sample of ten children with spinal atrophy type II was determined using manual muscle testing, a sphygmomanometer, and a pinchometer. Functional abilities were recorded on self-report forms. Overall strength in this sample was determined to be 35 to 40 of normal. Repeated-measures analysis of covariance revealed no change with time in proximal or distal strength. Six children were capable of at least 1/2 pound of force in pinch or gross grasp vs four children with zero force in one of these measures. Ability to produce a measurable force in pinch or gross grasp was found to be associated with independence in mobility, hand function, and ADL by Fisher exact test (p = .02). These data document the weak, but stable, muscle force present in these children and relate the strength of function. Verf.-Referat