Participation and its Correlation with Upper Extremity Strength in Individuals with Spina Bifida: Correlation Study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to compare participation and upper extremity muscle strength in individuals with spina bifida (SB) and their normally developing peers, and to investigate the correlation between participation and upper extremity muscle strength in individuals with SB. Material and Methods: Twenty three individuals with SB (SB group) and twenty three normally developing individuals (control group) aged 6-12 years were included in the study. Participation was evaluated with ''Child and Adolescent Participation Scale'', muscle strength with ''Hand Held Dynamometer'', grip strength with ''Hand Dynamometer'', pinch strength with ''Pinchmeter''. Results: Participation, shoulder flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and elbow extension muscle strength, dominant side grip strength and lateral, palmar and finger tip pinch strength were significantly lower in individuals with SB compared to their normally developing peers (p<0.05). In addition, there was a positive correlation between participation and upper extremity muscle strength, grip strength and pinch strength in individuals with SB (p<0.05). Conclusion: Upper extremity muscle strength, grip strength and pinch strength are related to participation in individuals with SB. Increasing upper extremity muscle strength may contribute to increased participation. Upper extremity muscle strength should be evaluated in individuals with SB and included in the rehabilitation program.
Authors: Hatice EKİNALAN KAYHAN, Bahar KÜLÜNKOĞLU
Institutions: Ankara University, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4391935037