《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (9): 1083-1089.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.09.012

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Effect of orthopedic elastic bandages on gait symmetry and walking ability in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

HU Xiaoshi1,2, ZHANG Qi1,2(), YUE Qing1,2, LIANG Yanhua1,2, LI Xiaosong1,2, FENG Amei2, ZHANG Yanqing2   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2. Department of Physiotherapy, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2023-07-27 Revised:2023-08-07 Published:2023-09-25 Online:2023-10-26
  • Contact: ZHANG Qi E-mail:13501320729@163.com
  • Supported by:
    China Rehabilitation Research Center Youth Fund(2020-Q2)

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the short-term efficacy of orthopedic elastic bandages on gait symmetry and walking ability in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Methods From June, 2020 to June, 2023, 31 children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy from Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 15) and experimental group (n = 16). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, while the control group received routine walking training, and the experimental group wore an orthopedic elastic bandage for walking training, for four weeks. The indexes of gait symmetry of foot deviation angle ratio (affected/healthy), step length ratio (affected/healthy), gait line ratio (affected/healthy) and standing stage ratio (affected percentage/healthy percentage) were calculated before and after training, and they were measured step width and the optional and maximum walking speed of 10-meter walk test (10MWT).

Results One case dropped off in the experimental group. After training, the foot deviation ratio, step length ratio, gait line ratio, and standing stage ratio improved in both groups (|t| > 2.434, P < 0.05), and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.230, P < 0.05); while the optional and maximum walking speed of 10MWT improved in both groups (|t| > 9.186, P < 0.001), and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.278, P < 0.05).

Conclusion Wearing orthopedic elastic bandages during rehabilitation can promote the gait symmetry and walking ability of children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Key words: cerebral palsy, spastic hemiplegia, walking, orthopedic elastic bandage, gait symmetry

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