Commentary on “Distal Vibration Perception Threshold in Children Who Toe Walk”
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Abstract
“How should I apply this information?” The assessment, evaluation, and treatment of children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW) may be challenging for pediatric physical therapists. However, timely intervention has the potential to ameliorate secondary impairments such as contracture, deformity, and pain, as well as the associated limitations and restrictions. A growing body of literature provides insight into the characteristics of children who toe walk, including differences in somatosensory functioning. Whether children are hyper- or hyposensitive to vibration, responses to sensory testing and caregiver questionnaires demonstrate that some children who toe walk have altered sensory modulation. Therefore, the assessment of sensory systems may provide insight into the causes of and possible treatment strategies for ITW. “What should I be mindful about when applying this information?” Children who toe walk represent a heterogeneous population, as demonstrated by the variable findings in this and other research. As such, cautious interpretation of the mean values is important and careful assessment of individual children with ITW is necessary to rule out neurological pathologies and plan appropriate treatments. The title of this article suggests that the study addresses toe walking in children with developmental disabilities. Yet, the sample included 4 children without such diagnoses, and further analyses including stratification of subgroups were unreported. The article does not address nor inform treatment strategies or prognosis. However, the findings provide stimuli and groundwork for further research to determine the implications of somatosensory system differences and how such information can be applied to clinical practice, to optimize outcomes for children who toe walk. Marilyn Wright, PT, MSc, MEd Deana Mercier, PT, BHSc McMaster Children's Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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