About the Pediatric Belt Cane
Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of visual impairment in children in developed countries and is increasing in prevalence in developing nations. Visual impairment has been shown to negatively impact all aspects of life, including learning and development. Videos of eleven pediatric patients with CVI walking without and with the assistance of Safe Toddles pediatric belt canes were analyzed using the MediaPipe platform to perform gait analysis. Significant improvements in foot mobility, foot speed, and step lengths were observed in pediatric patients with the assistance of pediatric belt canes (p < .001, p < .001, and p < .02, respectively). No significant differences were observed in step frequency (p > .1). Conclusions : Pediatric belt canes lead to marked, quantifiable improvements in mobility for mobility visually impaired children, supporting the beneficial effects of utilizing pediatric belt canes in the care and management of such patients. Safe Toddles Pediatric Belt Canes is an essential mobility tool for blind pediatric patient. The Belt Cane protection and information and results in confident travel and improved motor skills development as well as long-term cognitive and other health benefits.