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The development of postural control among children: Repeatability and normative data for computerized dynamic
Amir Shams1, Roshanak Vameghi2, Parvaneh Shamsipour Dehkordi3
1Department of Motor Behavior, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran.
Insights
This study provides normative data on postural control development in children aged 2-18 years using computerized dynamic posturography (CDP). Girls demonstrated better postural control than boys across all age groups.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neuroscience
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Postural control is crucial for motor development.
- Normative data for postural control in children aged 2-18 years is limited.
- Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) offers a reliable method for assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the normal development of postural control in children aged 2-18 years in Tehran.
- To provide normative data for computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) variables.
- To compare postural control between boys and girls across different age groups.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 800 children (400 boys, 400 girls) aged 2-18 years and 100 adults (22-25 years).
- Participants were divided into eight 2-year age intervals.
- Postural control was assessed using the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) on a CDP device.
Main Results:
- Normative data for postural control development in children aged 2-18 years were established.
- The CDP system demonstrated high reliability and repeatability of data.
- Girls exhibited significantly better postural control than boys across all age groups (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Postural control development in children follows a nonlinear trend.
- By ages 14-16 years, adolescents demonstrate adult-like sensory integration for postural control.
- This study provides valuable normative data for pediatric postural control assessment.
Background:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the normal development of postural control in children aged 2-18 years in Tehran, and to provide normative data of computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) device variables.
Methods:
The study population included 400 boys and 400 girls aged 2-18 years (eight age groups with 2-year interval) and 100 adults aged 22-25 years. In each age group, 100 people were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. To evaluate the postural control of the subjects, the sensory organization test (SOT) was performed by using a CDP.
Results:
The results of this study led to the determination and presentation of normative data for the development of postural control in boys, girls and children aged 2-18 years. The results related to the repeatability of data produced by the CDP, thereby showing that this system is highly reliable. The results of an independent t-test also showed that girls across all age groups performed better than boys (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion:
The results of this study demonstrated a nonlinear trend of natural development of postural control. Overall, according to the results of the present study, it seems that like adults, 14-16 year-old teens are capable of processing, integrating and organizing sensory systems information for postural control.
