title: [Analysis of gait using motography in healthy children and patients with neurologic disorders. I: Qualitative analysis].
abstract: Light pattern recording of movements is applicable to assess changes in space and time as well by using single photographic pictures. The method called Motografie has the advantage to work with a special light source; therefore, it is useful in clinical practice and research. Data can be analysed by describing pictures (qualitative analysis) as well as by quantitative measurements from the light pattern curves. By using Motografie gait pictures were studied in two healthy children, in a boy with minimal cerebral dysfunction and hyperactivity, and in two patients suffering from spastic diplegia. Movement curves from different parts of the body (shoulders, hands, hips, knees, feet) could be described in regard to their pattern and quality. In comparing healthy, mildly impaired and severely handicapped children specific features were noted to characterize different gait patterns. This is useful in clinical diagnosis and practicable to assess developmental changes as well as results of therapeutic measures in movement disorders.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Neuropädiatrie, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Funke
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Neuhäuser
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000175:diagnosis; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010781:Photography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Ganganalyse mit Hilfe der Motografie bei gesunden Kindern und bei Patienten mit neurologischen Störungen. Teil I: Qualitative Analyse.