scholarly journals Postural balance assessment in children aged 7 to 9 years, as related to body weight, height, and physical activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Stanek ◽  
Aleksandra Truszczyńska ◽  
Justyna Drzał-Grabiec ◽  
Adam Tarnowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Mean Amplitude ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Primary School Pupils

SummaryStudy aim: the aim of this study was to determine how body height, body weight, and moderate physical activity affected postural stability in young schoolchildren.Materials and methods: the study population consisted of 148 primary school pupils. To assess postural stability, we used the CQStab2P stabilometric equipment (the bi-platform version), and an assessment of physical activity was conducted via questionnaire.Results: the study revealed that both greater body weight and greater body height positively affected postural stability in the studied population. We found a low, yet significant correlation regarding postural stability in children who attended sports classes. In the cases of path length and mean amplitude of sway with eyes closed, the children who were more active in sports had better vertical postural stability. We did not find any relationships between static balance and the number of sports classes attended in a week, or with participating in extra academic classes.Conclusions: 1. Children’s postural stability improved with age. 2. Children who took part in sports classes had better body balance. 3. The number of sports classes attended did not correlate with better postural stability.

The Influence of Gender and Somatotype on Single-Leg Upright Standing Postural Stability in Children

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex J.Y. Lee ◽  
Wei-Hsiu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Upright Standing ◽  
Eyes Open ◽  
The Mean

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of gender and somatotypes on single-leg upright standing postural stability in children. A total of 709 healthy children from different schools were recruited to measure the anthropometric somatotypes and the mean radius of center of pressure (COP) on a force platform with their eyes open and eyes closed. The results were that (a) girls revealed significantly smaller mean radius of COP distribution than boys, both in the eyes open and eyes closed conditions, and (b) the mesomorphic, muscular children had significantly smaller mean radius of COP distribution than the endomorphic, fatty children and the ectomorphic, linear children during the eyes closed condition. The explanation for gender differences might be due to the larger body weight in boys. The explanation for somatotype differences might be due to the significantly lower body height and higher portion of muscular profile in the mesomorphic children.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone App for Gait and Balance Assessment

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Usman Rashid ◽  
David Barbado ◽  
Sharon Olsen ◽  
Gemma Alder ◽  
Jose L. L. Elvira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Repetition Effect ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Compliant Surface ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Gait Parameters

Advances in technology provide an opportunity to enhance the accuracy of gait and balance assessment, improving the diagnosis and rehabilitation processes for people with acute or chronic health conditions. This study investigated the validity and reliability of a smartphone-based application to measure postural stability and spatiotemporal aspects of gait during four static balance and two gait tasks. Thirty healthy participants (aged 20–69 years) performed the following tasks: (1) standing on a firm surface with eyes opened, (2) standing on a firm surface with eyes closed, (3) standing on a compliant surface with eyes open, (4) standing on a compliant surface with eyes closed, (5) walking in a straight line, and (6) walking in a straight line while turning their head from side to side. During these tasks, the app quantified the participants’ postural stability and spatiotemporal gait parameters. The concurrent validity of the smartphone app with respect to a 3D motion capture system was evaluated using partial Pearson’s correlations (rp) and limits of the agreement (LoA%). The within-session test–retest reliability over three repeated measures was assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the standard error of measurement (SEM). One-way repeated measures analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were used to evaluate responsiveness to differences across tasks and repetitions. Periodicity index, step length, step time, and walking speed during the gait tasks and postural stability outcomes during the static tasks showed moderate-to-excellent validity (0.55 ≤ rp ≤ 0.98; 3% ≤ LoA% ≤ 12%) and reliability scores (0.52 ≤ ICC ≤ 0.92; 1% ≤ SEM% ≤ 6%) when the repetition effect was removed. Conversely, step variability and asymmetry parameters during both gait tasks generally showed poor validity and reliability except step length asymmetry, which showed moderate reliability (0.53 ≤ ICC ≤ 0.62) in both tasks when the repetition effect was removed. Postural stability and spatiotemporal gait parameters were found responsive (p < 0.05) to differences across tasks and test repetitions. Along with sound clinical judgement, the app can potentially be used in clinical practice to detect gait and balance impairments and track the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. Further evaluation and refinement of the app in people with significant gait and balance deficits is needed.

scholarly journals Impact of Moderate Individually Tailored Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients with Fatigue on Functional, Cognitive, Emotional State, and Postural Stability

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1214
Author(s):  
Justyna Redlicka ◽  
Ewa Zielińska-Nowak ◽  
Anna Lipert ◽  
Elżbieta Miller
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease, with fatigue syndrome as one of the main symptoms. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that moderate physical activity (MPA) may have a beneficial effect on postural stability, balance, and clinical parameters. The research group consisted of 137 randomized patients hospitalized at the Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz. Finally, 76 patients were qualified who were divided into two groups—high fatigue (HF) and low fatigue (LF). Participants were assessed twice: before and after a 4-week MPA program using: the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and stabilometric platform tests were performed. Results obtained after the 4-week MPA program showed a positive effect of the MPA with differences between LF and HF groups. The MPA was more effective in MS patients with LF in cognitive functions, functional status, and postural stability but among HF patients in an emotional state, especially in MS patients below 65 years, although in total, both groups benefited from the MPA.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and Determinants Among Obese Teachers in Makassar, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurzakiah Hasan MKM ◽  
Veni Hadju ◽  
Nurhaedar Jafar ◽  
Ridwan M. Thaha
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Study Population

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is related to the increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Teacher profession is an adult group with various risks of NCDs. This study aims to assess the determinants of the MetS in teachers with central obesity. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia with cross- sectional study design on 12 secondary schools. The number of samples in this study was 129 teachers. The prevalence of the MetS was determined using criteria from the Joint Interim Statement, while physical activity and sitting time were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: Respondents in our study were mostly women (78.3%) with an average age of 49.8 years. The prevalence of the MetS in our study population was 39.5%. The prevalence of the Mets was higher in Buginese ethnic (70.6%), respondents with more income (56.9%), bachelor degree (80.4%), married (98%), family history of diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension and heart diseases (52.9%), and moderate physical activity (37.3%). There was a significant relationship between sitting time 4 hours; p=0.004), parameters of Mets (p<0.001), LDL (p=0.026), and LDL/HDL ratio (p<0.001) with the Mets. Conclusions: The prevalence of the Mets is high among obese teachers in our study population. Sitting time was an important determinant for MetS among obese teachers.

The effect of classical ballet, Slovakian folklore dance and sport dance on static postural control in female and male dancers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Gimunová ◽  
Tomáš Vodička ◽  
Kristián Jánsky ◽  
Miriam Kalichová ◽  
Antonín Zderčík ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Average Velocity ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Dance Training ◽  
Classical Ballet

Purpose: Classical ballet, Slovakian folklore dance, and sport dance training differ in their way how to master the art of dance; however, postural control is essential for the correct exe-cution of complex movements used in all types of dance. The aim of this study was to analyse the differences in static postural control between classical ballet dancers, Slovakian folklore dancers and sport dancers and to analyse the effect of body mass, body height and toe grip strength on postural control. Methods: 68 dancers, between 17 to 28 years of age, participated in this study: 21 dancers from Slovakian folklore dance group VSLPT Poľana Brno (12 females, 9 males), 22 dancers from Brno Dance conservatory (16 females, 6 males) and 25 sport dancers competing at Brno Dance Open 2019 (12 females, 13 males). All participants were asked to stand upright, barefooted, arms along the body, both feet on the Emed-at platform (Novel GmbH, Germany) for 10 seconds with their eyes open to obtain the length of COP line (cm), average velocity of COP (cm/s), the elliptic area (mm2) and numerical eccentricity of the ellipse. The toe grip strength was measured for each foot when sitting using toe grip dynamometer (Takei Scien-tific Instruments, Niigata, Japan). To analyse the effect of dance style, to grip strength, body mass, body height, and gender on postural control variables, Kruskal Wallis test, and Spear-man Rank Order Correlation were used. Results: Abetter postural stability measured by the length and average velocity of COP was observed in sport dancers, compared to classical ballet and Slovakian folklore dancers. Sport dancers are used to a greater load on the forefoot and to a special foot roll-of pattern when dancing, which may lead together with a constantly changing environment during competi-tions to their enhanced postural stability. Despite the differences in dance training and dance footwear of female and male dancers (high-heel shoes in sport and Slovakian folklore female dancers, pointe shoes in female ballet dancers), no statistically significant difference in pos-tural variables between genders was observed. Similarly, in analysed dancers, no effect of age, body mass, and body weight on postural control were observed. The toe grip strength was not observed to affect the postural variables in this study. The greatest toe grip strength was observed in female ballet dancers, despite their younger age. Ballet dance training in-cludes repetitive exercises focused on foot and toes such as battement tendu or demi-pointe and en pointe positions probably resulting in the greater strength of the toes. Conclusion: In this study, better postural stability measured by the length and average ve-locity of COP was observed in sport dancers, compared to classical ballet and Slovakian folklore dancers. In analysed dancers, no effect of body mass, body weight, gender, and toe grip strength on postural control variables was observed. Future studies focused on postural stability changes in non-dancers after a sport dance, classical ballet and Slovakian folklore dance training program would provide additional knowledge about the process how each type of dance enhance the balance and other coordinative skills.

Static Postural Stability in Chronic Ankle Instability, an Ankle Sprain and Healthy Ankles

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (08) ◽  
pp. 625-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Postural Stability ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Mean Amplitude ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Medial Gastrocnemius ◽  
Muscle Type ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Ankle Muscles ◽  
Eyes Open ◽  
Balance Error

AbstractTo identify the single leg balance (SLB) test that discriminates among healthy, coper, and chronic ankle instability (CAI) groups and to determine effects of ankle muscles on the balance error scoring system (BESS) among the three populations. 60 subjects (20 per group) performed the SLB test with eyes open (EO) and eyes closed (EC). Normalized mean amplitude (NMA) of the tibia anterior (TA), fibularis longus (FL), and medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscles and BESS were measured while performing the SLB test. The coper group had a lower error score than the CAI group in the EC. NMA was greater in the CAI group compared to in the healthy and coper groups regardless of muscle type. NMA of the TA was less than the PL and MG regardless of the group in the EO. The CAI group demonstrated greater NMAs of the PL and MG than the healthy and coper groups in the EC. The CAI group demonstrated greater NMA of the PL and MG by compensating their ankle muscles in the EO and EC. BESS suggests that the coper group may have coping mechanisms to stabilize static postural control compared to the CAI group. The EC may be better to detect static postural instability in the CAI or coper group.

scholarly journals Comparison of Maximum Oxygen Intake (VO2max) In Ten and Fourteen-Year-Old Girls // Usporedba maksimalnog primitka kisika (VO2max) djevojčica dobi 10 i 14 godina

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Badrić ◽  
Ivan Prskalo ◽  
Velibor Srdić
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Oxygen Intake ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Maximum Oxygen Intake ◽  
Cardio Respiratory Fitness

The objective of the present research was to determine whether aerobic capacity of fourteen-year-old girls is higher than that of ten-year-old girls. The research aimed to establish if the level of cardio respiratory fitness in girls decreases with age, and if their overall physical activity also decreases. A low level of cardio respiratory fitness from an early age has been confirmed in a number of studies, and it has been highly correlated with a sedentary lifestyle. Research participants were 94 fourth and eighth grade primary school girls. The variables were anthropometric measures for body height, body weight, waist circumference, and hips circumference. All the measurements were done in accordance with the International Biological Program (IBP). Body fat percentage (BF%) was also measured with the Omron (Type BF511, Japan). A multistage 20m shuttle run test was used to obtain the values for aerobic capacity, and PAQ-C questionnaire was used to estimate the level of physical activity. The results indicate that only 5% of female students meet the recommendations for physical activity while 83% engage in moderate physical activity. Statistically significant differences were determined for the variables used to estimate the aerobic capacity, with ten-year-old girls (p=0.00) having better aerobic capacity than the fourteen-year-old girls. Furthermore, ten-year-old girls were found to be significantly more physically active (p=0.00). The results of the correlation test between the aerobic capacity (VO2 max) and the overall physical activity (PA) indicate significant positive correlation (r = 0.42; p = 0.00). Girls who do not engage in physical activity at least for the recommended 60 minutes need to be directed towards various forms of healthy lifestyle with a special emphasis on everyday physical exercise that may increase their aerobic capacity.

scholarly journals Anthropometric correlates of handgrip strength among Nigerian primary school pupils

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebisi Isiak Hammed ◽  
Adodo S. M.
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Moment Coefficient ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
The Relationship

Study aim: This study investigated the interdependence of anthropometrics with handgrip strength (HGS) among Nigerian primary school pupils. Materials and methods: A total of 200 primary school pupils participated in this study. Electronic handgrip dynamometer was used to measure HGS in kg, body height and body weight were measured with a wall–mounted stadiometer in meters and bathroom weighing scale in kg respectively. In addition, forearm circumference was measured at the largest part of the forearm and maximum hand width was taken for hand circumference. The relationship between HGS and anthropometric parameters was analyzed using Pearson’s product moment coefficient of correlation. Results: The outcome of this study showed that age correlated disproportionately but significantly (p < 0.05) with HGS. Also, body weight, BMI and handedness were found to associate proportionately and significantly with HGS. However, hand and forearm circumferences were observed to relate positively but insignificantly (p>0.05) with HGS.   Conclusion: This study therefore concluded that the most important determinants of HGS among Nigerian primary school pupils are body weight, BMI and handedness and thus, could be considered as markers of nutritional and health status, as well as physical fitness of these individuals.

scholarly journals Influence of maternal level of education and socioeconomic status on maternal knowledge of nutrition, physical activity and children’s bodyweight of Nigerian school pupils

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Adebisi I. Hammed ◽  
◽  
Suleiman O. Usman ◽  
Onyemechi Ezekiel ◽  
Joy C. Duru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Nigerian School

This study investigated the influence of maternal level of education and socioeconomic status on maternal knowledge of nutrition, physical activity, and children’s body weight of Nigerian school pupils. A total of four hundred and twelve (412) primary school pupils participated in this study. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the maternal level of education, material’s knowledge of nutrition, and physical activities. Body height and body weight were measured with a wall-mounted stadiometer in meters and a bathroom weighing scale in kg, respectively. The children’s body weight was determined using the formula weight (kg)/height (m2). The children were then categorized into different classes of body mass index based on the recommendation of Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (2015), which is age and sex-specific for children and teens from two years old through 20 years. The differences in maternal educational qualification and children’s bodyweights were analyzed using the independent sample t-test. However, the influence of maternal SES on maternal knowledge of nutrition, physical activities, and children’s body weights were analyzed using ANOVA. Statistical significance was accepted for a p-value of <0.05. The outcome of this study showed that the educational qualification of mothers had a significant (p<0.05) influence on children’s bodyweights. It was also observed from this study that the maternal SES significantly (p<0.05) influenced maternal nutritional knowledge, maternal knowledge of physical activities, and children’s bodyweights. This study therefore concluded that the maternal level of education and SES do influence maternal knowledge of nutrition and physical activity as well as children’s bodyweights.

scholarly journals Levels and Relations Between Foot and Body Postures in Primary School Pupils

GYMNASIUM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol XX (1 (Supplement)) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Michal Marko ◽  
Elena Bendíková
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Sport Education ◽  
Body Postures ◽  
School Population ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Spine Function ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Vega 1

The monitored group consisted of 12 female pupils of the eighth year of primary school in B. Bystrica (age 13.42 ± 0.3 years, body height 162.6 ± 2.3 cm, body weight 49.7 ± 2.1 kg and body mass index 18.8 ± 0.9). In terms of prevention, we focused on finding the levels and relations between the foot and body postures by using standardized methods for physical and sport education (Foot posture - Plantography and method of Index and Chippaux-Šmírak; Body Posture - Method of Klein and Thomas modified by Mayer and Dynamic spine function (Tests of Schober and Stibor). By applying various physical programs in the lessons of physical and sport education, the levels of foot and body postures improve after 4 weeks (Bendíková, Marko, Rozim, & Martinský, 2019). The listed study is the part of research project: VEGA 1/0519/19 “Physical activity as prevention of health of school population in Slovakia”.

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