Foot impairments and limitations in walking activities in people affected by leprosy
| Autor: | Frederik J. Slim, William R. Faber, Frans Nollet, Renske Keukenkamp, C.H. van Schie |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Amsterdam institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam Public Health, Other Research, Rehabilitation medicine, Other departments, Dermatology, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Faculteit der Geneeskunde |
| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Activities of daily living Cross-sectional study Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Walking World health Physical medicine and rehabilitation Leprosy Activities of Daily Living medicine Humans Muscle Strength Aged business.industry Foot Foot Deformities Acquired Rehabilitation Mononeuropathies General Medicine Middle Aged medicine.disease Social Participation Activity monitor medicine.anatomical_structure Cross-Sectional Studies Muscle strength Physical therapy Female Self Report Ankle business human activities Foot (unit) Ankle Joint |
| Zdroj: | Journal of rehabilitation medicine, 43(1), 32-38. Foundation for Rehabilitation Information Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 43(1), 32-38. Foundation for Rehabilitation Information |
| ISSN: | 1651-2081 1650-1977 |
| Popis: | Objective: To explore the relationships between perceived limitations in walking-related daily activities, walking ability (capacity), and the amount of daily walking (performance) in persons affected by leprosy and to identify their determinants. Design: A cross-sectional study. Subjects: Thirty-nine persons affected by leprosy. Methods: Perceived limitations were assessed with the World Health Organization Disability Schedule 11, domain "getting around". Walking capacity was assessed as covered distance in 6 min. Walking performance was recorded as mean strides/day with the Stepwatch(TM) 3 Activity Monitor. Potential determinants were sensory function, foot deformities, joint mobility, ankle muscle strength and co-morbidity. Results: Perceived limitations in walking-related activities were significantly correlated with walking capacity (r=-0.47; p < 0.01) but not with walking performance, although walking capacity significantly correlated with walking performance (r=0.38; p < 0.05). Various foot impairments independently contributed to reduced walking capacity and, to a lower degree, to perceived limitations in activities and performance. Conclusion: People affected by leprosy perceive limitations in walking-related activities that are determined by a reduced walking ability and the severity of foot impairments. Since perceived limitations in walking-related activities were not related to walking performance, perceived limitations are apparently weighted against the individual's needs |
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