Age-related Changes in Postural Sway During Sit-to-stand in Typical Children and Children with Cerebral Palsy

Author(s)

Pavao, Silvia Leticia ^[1] ; de Campos, Ana Carolina ^[1] ; Cicuto Ferreira Rocha, Nelci Adriana ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Phys Therapy Dept, Neuropediat Sect, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR; v. 51, n. 2, p. 185-192, MAR 4 2019.
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Abstract

Objective: To assess age-related changes in postural sway during sit-to-stand (STS) in typical children (TC) and children with mild cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Thirty-five TC and 23 children with mild CP were allocated in four different age groups: 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15 years; they all performed STS movements over a force plate. Anterior-posterior and medial-lateral amplitude of center of pressure (CoP) displacement, area and velocity of CoP sway were analyzed and compared between the age groups for TC and children with CP. Results: TC at 5 to 6 years of age showed higher values of anterior-posterior CoP displacement and Area of CoP sway than at 10-12 years, during the stabilization phase. There were no age-related changes for CP. Conclusion: TC change their postural sway during the last STS phase over the years, reducing their body sway. Children with CP did not show age-related changes in sway during STS, reflecting a distinct rhythm of postural control development in this population. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/11259-6 - Dual task effects on the dynamical features of the center of pressure trajectories in static standing in children and adults
• Grantee: Silvia Leticia Pavão Rago
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 13/13380-6 - Impact of sensorial information in the performance of the sit-to-stand movement in children with cerebral palsy
• Grantee: Silvia Leticia Pavão Rago
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate