Edinburgh Visual Gait Score

Posted on: March 7, 2018 | By: rmitchell5 | Filed under: Edinburgh Visual Gait Score

Update: The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the Edinburgh Visual Gait Score (EVGS) has varied in the literature from 3-15 points.  Robinson et al. (2017) proposed an MCID of 2.4 for the EVGS based on correlation with the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and the Function Assessment Questionnaire (FAQ) which have been shown to correlate with the EVGS.1 All other previous information is accurate and up to date.   Article Review Evaluation of group versus individual physiotherapy following lower limb intra-muscular Botulinum Toxin-Type A injections for ambulant children with cerebral palsy: A single-blind randomized comparison trial2 Purpose The aim of the study is to compare and contrast the efficacy of group versus individual physiotherapy after Botulinum Toxin-Type A (BoNT-A) injections in the lower extremity for ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Study Population Inclusion Criteria were: Age 4-14 years old Diagnosis of CP, spastic motor Were ambulatory…

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Dual task effect on gait in children with cerebral palsy; Edinburgh Visual Gait Score Article Review

Posted on: August 30, 2022 | By: djanyska | Filed under: Edinburgh Visual Gait Score

“Dual-task training effect on gait parameters in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy: preliminary results of a self-controlled study” Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine how dual task training effects gait, functional skills, and health related quality of life in children with spastic CP. Population Eleven children aged 6-17 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy an Gross Motor Function Classification level 1-2 took part in the study. Methods The children were screened for eligibility and were included if they were GMFCS level I or II aged 6-17 and obtained 27 or higher on the mini mental state exam.  They were excluded if they used assistive devices, have a recent injury affecting lower extremities, undergone surgery or Botulinum Toxin application, have severe cardiopulmonary or systemic problems, seizures, or visual problems. The participants then were evaluated using GMFM and Edinburgh Visual Gait Scale. They then took part in an 8-week…

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Using the Edinburgh Visual Gait Score to Compare Ankle-Foot Orthoses, Sensorimotor Orthoses and Barefoot Gait Pattern in Children with Cerebral Palsy.

Posted on: February 26, 2021 | By: cjones95 | Filed under: Edinburgh Visual Gait Score

In the article, Using the Edinburgh Visual Gait Score to Compare Ankle-Foot Orthoses, Sensorimotor Orthoses and Barefoot Gait Pattern in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Volume 7, Issue 6, p. 54. The article was revised on March 31, 2020, accepted May 28, 2020, and published on June 1, 2020. Authors of the article include: Clare MacFarlane, Wayne Hing, and Robin Orr. The article was published in the Children journal. Utilizing this means of gait assessment is considered a more cost effective measure than utilizing instrumented gait analysis. The purpose of the EVGS is to perform a gait analysis for quality through observation. The target population of this study were mobile children with cerebral palsy whom had not had surgery in the last six weeks and utilized AFOs and sensorimotor orthoses for at least two weeks. The EVGS is conducted by utilizing observation of the lower extremities in all three planes of…

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Edinburgh Visual Gait Score- Article Review

Posted on: February 22, 2019 | By: ctassitino | Filed under: Edinburgh Visual Gait Score

Article Review: Evolution of gait in adolescents and young adults with spastic diplegia after selective dorsal rhizotomy in childhood: A 10 year follow-up study Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate long term carry over effects on gait quality in adults with spastic diplegia who had a selective dorsal rhizotomy procedure performed during their childhood. Study Population A total of 19 children with spastic diplegia who had received an SDR procedure from the same neurosurgeon at the VU University Medical Center. Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of spastic diplegia Able to ambulate prior to SDR procedure Procedure performed within a 9 year period (1998-2007) Older than 4 years old at time procedure was performed Consistent gait assessments (pre-procedure, 2 year follow up, 5 year follow up, 10 year follow up) No specific exclusion criteria are listed. Methods & Intervention Participants for this study were recruited from a specific institute database…

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Edinburgh visual gait score

Posted on: March 6, 2017 | By: bnelson10 | Filed under: Edinburgh Visual Gait Score

The Edinburgh visual gait score is an evaluative tool that uses software and video cameras to provide 3D video gait analysis as well as onscreen drawing and measurement tools to evaluate each portion of gait. The software will then generate a EVGS report, with illustrative images from the video if desired, in PDF format. The Edinburgh visual gait score (EVGS) was developed for gait assessment using video recordings in children with CP and orthopedic injuries however it appears it could be used for all ages and populations. For each limb, this score includes 17 variables, and each of these variables can be scored 0, 1 or 2 according to the movement deviation from normal. These include: Initial contact,  Heel lift,  Max ankle dorsiflexion in stance, Hindfoot varus/valgus, Foot rotation, Clearance in swing, Max ankle dorsiflexion in swing, Knee progression angle, Peak knee extension in stance, Knee extension in terminal swing, Peak knee flexion…

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