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Reference values for mobility in typically developing school-aged children: a cross-sectional study.

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  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Physiotherapy
|November 22, 2024
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This study establishes mobility reference values for typically developing children aged 6-12 years using four common tests. These benchmarks aid in assessing children with health conditions.

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  • Pediatric physical therapy
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  • Biomedical engineering

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  • Establishing normative data for pediatric mobility is crucial for clinical assessment.
  • Existing data may not encompass the diverse aspects of everyday mobility.
  • Standardized mobility tests are needed for reliable comparisons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate reference values for key mobility tests in typically developing children.
  • To provide a benchmark for evaluating children with health conditions affecting mobility.
  • To analyze age and sex differences in pediatric mobility performance.

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  • A cross-sectional study involving 1512 typically developing children aged 6-12 years.
  • Performance was assessed using the Times-Sit-to-Stand Test, 10-m Walk Test, 6-minute Walk Test, and Stairs Test.
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  • Data were collected from 12 primary schools.

    • Main Results:

    • Mobility scores generally increased with age, with the Times-Sit-to-Stand Test remaining stable.
    • Males demonstrated superior performance in more challenging mobility tests compared to females after age 11.
    • Specific differences were noted in walking speed and stair climbing ability between sexes.

    Conclusions:

    • Reference values for pediatric mobility have been established using clinically relevant tests.
    • These data facilitate accurate assessment and monitoring of children with health conditions impacting mobility.
    • The study highlights age-related progression and sex-based differences in childhood mobility.