Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Walking Adaptability Ladder Test (WAL-K) for Children in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Adapting the environment in which a child with Cerebral Palsy lives or adapting himself according to the environment facilitates independence in daily life activities. There is a need for practical performance tests to evaluate the gait adaptation of children with cerebral palsy in the clinic. However, no study has been found to evaluate gait adaptation in children with cerebral palsy. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the WALK test, which was previously developed for children with special learning disabilities, in individuals with cerebral palsy.
• 6-18 years of age;
• Diagnosed with Diparetic, Hemiparetic or Quadriparetic cerebral palsy;
• GMFCS value being ≤3.
• Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) for individuals with Cerebral Palsy ≤3.
• Children with a Modified Ashworth Scale (MASH) ≤ 3 for lower extremity muscles
• Ability to follow verbal commands
• Ability to recognize colors or numbers
• Able to walk ≥10 meters independently with or without an assistive device (orthotics or walking aid)