Do Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Present with Different Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters? An Evaluation of the Relationship Between Gait and Gross Motor Skills
Arzu Demircioğlu, Songül Atasavun Uysal, Buse Büşra Şanlı Dumankaya, Elif Kırdı, Halime Tuna Çak Esen, Osman Dağ, Semra Topuz
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the current study was to compare the spatio-temporal parameters of gait and gross motor skills in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-combined type with those of typically developing children and to search the effect of motor skills on gait parameters in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-combined type. Methods: computer-based system. Results: = .01). Conclusion: The current study results show that gross motor skills are affected negatively and the swing phase is prolonged in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-combined type. Upper limb coordination and balance were also seen to have an effect on the velocity, step, and stride length. It is important to include an objective gait assessment as well as gross motor skills in the comprehensive clinical evaluation of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-combined type.