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Relationship between antigravity control and postural control in young children.

J S Sellers1

  • 1Department of Health and Physical Education, University of Texas, Tyler 75701.

Physical Therapy
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric motor development
  • Childhood kinesiology
  • Developmental biomechanics

Background:

  • Antigravity control and postural control are crucial for children's motor development.
  • Understanding these controls in early childhood is essential for identifying developmental delays.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the interrelationships and quality of these controls in diverse young populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between antigravity control (supine flexion, prone extension) and postural control (static and dynamic balance) in young children.
  • To assess the quality of antigravity and postural control development.
  • To investigate potential sex and ethnic group differences in these motor skills.

Main Methods:

  • 107 children (mean age 61 months) from diverse ethnic backgrounds (Black, Hispanic, Caucasian) in a Head Start program participated.
  • Antigravity control was assessed through supine flexion and prone extension tasks.
  • Postural control was evaluated using static and dynamic balance tests, with quality assessments.

Main Results:

  • Significant relationships were found between antigravity control and postural control.
  • Supine flexion performance correlated with both quantity and quality of static and dynamic balance.
  • Prone extension performance related only to dynamic balance quality; quality measures indicated underdeveloped control in most children.
  • Sex and ethnic differences were observed in balance and antigravity performance.

Conclusions:

  • Antigravity and postural control are interconnected in young children, with supine flexion being a key indicator.
  • Children in the study showed developmental lags in antigravity and postural control quality.
  • Sex and ethnicity are associated with variations in these fundamental motor skills, highlighting the need for tailored developmental assessments.

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