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The Effect of Dual Task on Walking Speed and Cadance in Children with Down Syndrome

Down Sendromlu Çocuklarda İkili Görevin Yürüme Hızı ve Kadansa Etkisi

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33–38
Publication Date
2022-10-12
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Conclusion: It was found that walking speed decreased and cadence increased during DT in children with DS.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This study aimed to describe the effect of dual task (DT) on walking speed and cadence in children with Down Syndrome (DS).
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Key Findings & Data:Material and Methods: The study included 32 children with DS who could independently walk 10 m, who received 70 or more on the pediatric functional independence measure and had at least moderate mental competence.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: It was found that walking speed decreased and cadence increased during DT in children with DS.
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Objective: This study aimed to describe the effect of dual task (DT) on walking speed and cadence in children with Down Syndrome (DS). Material and Methods: The study included 32 children with DS who could independently walk 10 m, who received 70 or more on the pediatric functional independence measure and had at least moderate mental competence. The walking speed of children was evaluated by 10-meter walk test and the number of steps (cadence) (single motor task) they took were recorded. DT was evaluated with cognitive and motor dual tasks. In addition, the effect of sex on DT performance was evaluated. Results: The average age of the participants was 10.72 ± 2.94 years (min–max: 7–18 years). It was determined that during cognitive and motor DT in children with DS, walking speed decreased and the number of steps taken increased compared to the single motor task (P .05). Conclusion: It was found that walking speed decreased and cadence increased during DT in children with DS. Our results revealed that including exercises and activities in rehabilitation programs to improve DT of children with DS can be important.

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Amaç: Çalışmamızın amacı Down Sendromlu (DS) çocuklarda ikili görevin (İG) yürüme hızı ve kadansına etkisini incelemektir.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmaya DS tanısı almış, 10 metre bağımsız yürüyebilen, Pediatrik Fonksiyonel Bağımsızlık Ölçütüne göre 70 puan veüzerine sahip ve en az orta düzey mental yeterliliğe sahip 32 çocuk dahil edilmiştir. Çocukların yürüme hızları 10 metrelik yürüyüş testi ile değer-lendirilmiş ve adım sayıları (kadans) (tekli motor görev) kaydedilmiştir. İG, bilişsel ve motor görevler ile birlikte değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca cinsiyetfarkının İG performansına etkisi değerlendirilmiştir.Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 10,72 ± 2,94 yıl (Min-Max: 7-18 yıl) idi. DS’li çocukların bilişsel ve motor İG sırasında tekli motor görevekıyasla yürüyüş hızlarının azaldığı ve atılan adım sayılarının arttığı saptanmıştır (P ,05).Sonuç: DS’li çocukların İG sırasında yürüyüş hızlarının azaldığı ve kadanslarının arttığı bulunmuştur. Çalışmamızdan elde edilen sonuçlar DS’liçocukların rehabilitasyon programlarında İG becerilerini geliştirici aktivite ve egzersizlerin dahil edilmesinin önemli olabileceğini göstermiştir.

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KAYGISIZ, B. B., CAVLAK, U., UYSAL, F. (2022). The Effect of Dual Task on Walking Speed and Cadance in Children with Down Syndrome. Archives of health science and research (Online), Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 1, 33–38. https://ajindex.com/articles/447906

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