시각적 자극 높이가 뇌성마비 아동의 보행에 미치는 영향

The effect of visual stimulation height on the walking of children with cerebral palsy

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence on walking according to the position of the head and the stability of the torso when visual stimulation are provided from the head (upper), and the foot (lower). Method: When walking the treadmill to five children with cerebral palsy capable of independent walking, visual stimulation is provided at a distance of 60 cm horizontally from the head (upper) and feet (lower) of the child to identify the walking element. Results: Stride length was higher when the height of the visual stimulus was located on the head (upper), and the step width was lower when the visual stimulus was provided on the head (upper) And Cadence was low when visual stimuli were provided in the head (upper). Conclusion: It is believed that walking ability can be improved when the visual stimulus height is provided in the head (upper) than when the height is provided in the foot (lower) for children with cerebral palsy.