Analysis of ankle kinetics during walking in individuals with Down syndrome

Citation
M. Cioni et al., Analysis of ankle kinetics during walking in individuals with Down syndrome, AM J MENT R, 106(5), 2001, pp. 470-478
Citations number
17
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL ON MENTAL RETARDATION
ISSN journal
0895-8017 → ACNP
Volume
106
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
470 - 478
Database
ISI
SICI code
0895-8017(200109)106:5<470:AOAKDW>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
The biomechanical characteristics of the ankle during gait of 17 participan ts with Down syndrome, ages 8 to 36 years, were investigated. Ten volunteer s without disabilities of comparable anthropometric parameters were the con trol group. A 3-dimensional gait analysis was performed using an optoelectr onic system equipped with a force platform. Participants with Down syndrome showed significant decreases of plantar-flexor moments and of Al and A2 jo int powers. Furthermore, correlation between kinetic and temporal spatial p arameters was markedly reduced or weak in comparison to the control group. These results point out a hypofunctioning of ankle, probably due to hypoton ia and ligament laxity.