Use of Walkers in Infancy and Musculoskeletal System

Physical Activity Level Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of the Use of a Walker in Infancy on the Musculoskeletal System and the Level of Physical Activity

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study was to compare lower extremity muscle strength, posture disorders and physical activity levels of children with and without walker use during infancy. Thirty-nine children aged between 8 and 15 years were included. Demographic data, New York Posture Analysis Questionnaire and Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire Scale (PAQ-C) were collected. Muscle strength was measured with a digital muscle strength meter.

Clinical Trial Description

This study aimed to compare lower extremity muscle strength, postural disorders, and physical activity levels of children who used and did not use a walker during infancy.

The study included 39 children aged between 8 and 15 years. The demographic information of the children, their motor development stages and walker use situations, the age at which they started using it, and the duration of use were questioned. The New York Posture Analysis Questionnaire and Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire Scale (PAQ-C) were administered to the children. Muscle strength was measured with a digital muscle strength meter. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Physical Activity Level

• NCT number: NCT05899803
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Ege University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 3, 2022
• Completion date: June 5, 2022