Walking test outcomes in adults with genetic neuromuscular diseases: a systematic literature review of their measurement properties.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) include a large group of heterogeneous diseases. NMDs frequently involve gait disorders, which affect quality of life. Several walking tests and tools have been described in the literature, but there is no consensus regarding the use of walking tests and tools in NMDs or of their measurement properties for walking outcomes. The aim of this review is to present an overview of walking tests, including their measurement properties when used in adults with inherited or genetic NMDs. The aim is to help clinicians and researchers choose the most appropriate test for their objective.

Evidence acquisition

A systematic review was conducted after consulting MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, Science direct, Google Scholar and Cochrane Central Regi

SUBMITTER: Hadouiri N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11114158 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature