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Evaluation of postural stability in children: current theories and assessment tools
- Source :
- Physical Therapy. June, 1997, Vol. v77 Issue n6, p629, 17 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Children with many types of motor dysfunction have problems maintaining postural stability. Because maintenance of postural stability is an integral part of all movements, therapists evaluate and treat to improve postural stability in these children. This article reviews current pediatric assessment tools for postural stability and issues affecting testing this construct in children. The tests and measurements are classified according to their testing purpose and the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research disablement framework, focusing on the impairment and functional limitation dimensions. Postural stability is defined from a systems perspective with tests related to the sensory, motor, and biomechanical systems described. Reliability and validity information on the measurements is discussed. Relatively few measurements of postural stability in children are available that have acceptable reliability and validity documentation. Suggestions for research on test development in this area are discussed.<br />[Westcott SL. Lowes LP, Richardson PK. Evaluation of postural stability in children: current theories and assessment tools. Phys Ther. 1997;77:629-645.] Key Words: Balance, Evaluation, Motor dysfunction, Pediatrics, Postural stability, Tests [...]
- Subjects :
- Posture disorders -- Care and treatment
Motor ability -- Abnormalities
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Details
- ISSN :
- 00319023
- Volume :
- v77
- Issue :
- n6
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Physical Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.19501731