ABSTRACT
The Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT) is commonly used to assess muscle power in children and adolescents with neuromuscular diseases[1]. The test has been shown to be feasible, reliable, and informative in these patients[2, 3, 4]. However, the WAnT only measures muscle performance of both legs combined. In some patients with neuromuscular disease such as cerebral palsy, meningomyelocele, or tethered cord syndrome one side is often more affected than the other. In these cases, small changes in muscle power of a single leg may reflect a worsening of the disease and necessitate further evaluation and treatment.
