Physical activity of children and adolescents with Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathies: A cross-sectional case-controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disability related to the progressive and degenerative neuropathies known collectively as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) affects gait and function, increasing with age and influencing physical activity in adults with CMT. The relationship between CMT-related disability, ambulatory function and physical activity in children and adolescents with CMT is unknown.

Method

A cross-sectional case-controlled study of physical activity in 50 children with CMT and age- and gender-matched typically developing (TD) controls [mean age 12.5 (SD 3.9) years]. A 7-day recall questionnaire assessed physical activity; CMT-related disability and gait-related function were measured to explore factors associated with physical activity.

Results

Children with CMT were less activ

SUBMITTER: Kennedy RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6561632 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature