Academic Physiotherapy Conference Proceeding
2021: Academic Physiotherapy Conference Proceeding

MOTOR CONTROL FOR GAIT IN CASES OF IDIOPATHIC TOE WALKING

Salsabila, Savira Rizka Meidy (Unknown)
Rahayu, Umi Budi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jan 2022

Abstract

This case report shows a motor control exercise program as a treatment for walking patterns in children with idiopathic tip toe walking. A 5 year old child with talipes equiness walking pattern, during treatment received motor control with stair-step standing, standing balance, stooping and transition activities, control stepping, sensory and intrinsic foot activities, age-appropriate motivation method, information for parents, and home activities to facilitate a more upright standing and walking posture to strengthen surface reaction forces relative to the ankle axis. This program is conducted for 1 hour per session twice a week. Prior to intervention the patient had a Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) score of 8 with the highest score of 30. After 2 weeks of treatment, the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) score increased by 17 with the highest score of 30. Our results suggest that a functional rehabilitation program may be beneficial in functional recovery. walking patients with idiopathic tip toe walking in children.

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Journal Info

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apc

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health

Description

Academic Physiotherapy Conferences are a series of activities that include international seminars and call papers. This activity aims to improve literacy and scientific publications of physiotherapy which specifically discuss cases related to problems of function and movement of the human ...