Abstract: To study age-wise development and gender differences of static postural control in Indian children between 3-15 years using mCTSIB
Methodology: 260 children, between ages of 3-15 years, were divided age wise into 13 groups, each group having 10 boys and 10 girls. They underwent analysis of postural sway velocity under 4 different conditions using the mCTSIB test on Neurocom Balance Master.
Mean sway velocity of each group was compared to adult values and between genders for age-wise and gender-wise differences.
Results: Unpaired t-test showed no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) between sway velocity in children and adults at following ages. Eyes open on force plate-13 years and beyond; Eyes closed on force plate- 10 years & beyond; Eyes open on foam-15 years & beyond; Eyes closed on foam-8 years & beyond
There was statistically significant difference (p<0.05) with girls being better than boys at ages 5 and 9 in condition 3 and 4 of mCTSIB
Conclusion: Adult levels of postural sway are reached at age 13 years when all 3 sensory systems i.e. visual, vestibular, somatosensory act. Adult levels reached at 10 years when Vestibular and somatosensory system act, 15 years when visual and vestibular systems provide more information, 8 years when only vestibular system acts
At ages 5 and 9, girls are significantly better than boys under challenging sensory conditions
Clinical Significance: Basis for age-appropriate balance testing and exercise.
Keywords: Postural Control, mCTSIB, sway velocity.
Title: Development and Gender Differences of Static Postural Control in Indian Children between 3 to 15 Years using the mCTSIB
Author: Dr. Priya Chitre, Dr. Hutoxi Writer
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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