Effect of muscle weakness distribution on balance in neuromuscular disease.

KAYA P., Alemdaroglu İ., YILMAZ Ö., Karaduman A., Topaloglu H.

Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society, vol.57, no.1, pp.92-7, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ped.12428
  • Journal Name: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.92-7
  • Keywords: balance, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, muscle weakness, neuropathy, 6-MINUTE WALK TEST, HEALTHY-CHILDREN, GO TEST, FALLS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundTo assess balance and identify the effects of muscle weakness distribution on balance in children with different neuromuscular diseases.