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The present study examined the concurrent and construct validity of the
Lateral Step Up (LSU) test, for adolescents with CP.
METHOD: A total of 35
adolescents, classified as GMFCS Levels I, II and III, were examined using LSU,
GMFM - 88 (D & E), other functional mobility measures (TUG, STS, TUDS), body
structures and functions (strength, ROM and spasticity). RESULTS: LSU
inter-correlations with: (i) GMFM - 88 (D & E) (r = 0.656), (ii) functional
mobility measures (r = -0.567 to 0.721) and (iii) body structures and functions
(r = 0.155 to 0.563) were at the appropriate range. The LSU differentiated
adolescents with CP (F = 16.185, p = 0.000, eta(2) = 0.503), according to their
GMFCS (I > II, II > III, I > III). Finally, 50.27% of the LSU variability was
explained by GMFCS differences, with 65.7% of adolescents classified correctly
across the three levels. CONCLUSIONS: The LSU may be perceived as a valid
instrument for assessing the functional mobility of adolescents with CP.
IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: * LSU is valid for assessing functional mobility
and strength in CP adolescents. * LSU may be used in accordance with other
functional mobility measures in the school environment. * The LSU may be used
from physical therapists to predict the functional mobility of CP adolescents at
GMFCS Levels I-III.

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