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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-9-12
pubmed:abstractText
The relationship between patterns of strength and mobility was studied in 291 children with myelomeningocele, graded as community ambulators, partial (household) ambulators and nonambulators. Iliopsoas strength was found to be the best predictor of ambulation, with the quadriceps, anterior tibialis and glutei also contributing significantly. Grade 0 to 3 iliopsoas strength was always associated with partial or complete reliance on a wheelchair. No patient with grade 4 to 5 iliopsoas and quadriceps function relied completely on wheelchairs and the majority were community ambulators. Grade 4 to 5 gluteal and anterior tibialis function was associated with community ambulation, without aids or braces. Deterioration in mobility was most common in those with strong iliopsoas/quadriceps and grade 0 to 3 gluteus medius, and was not age-related.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0012-1622
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
33
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
482-90
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
Ambulatory outcome of children with myelomeningocele: effect of lower-extremity muscle strength.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't