Clinimetric properties of lower limb neurological impairment tests for children and young people with a neurological condition: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinicians and researchers require sound neurological tests to measure changes in neurological impairments necessary for clinical decision-making. Little evidence-based guidance exists for selecting and interpreting an appropriate, paediatric-specific lower limb neurological test aimed at the impairment level.

Objective

To determine the clinimetric evidence underpinning neurological impairment tests currently used in paediatric rehabilitation to evaluate muscle strength, tactile sensitivity, and deep tendon reflexes of the lower limb in children and young people with a neurological condition.

Methods

Thirteen databases were systematically searched in two phases, from the date of database inception to 16 February 2017. Lower limb neurological impairment test

SUBMITTER: Clark R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5495217 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature