Biopsychosocial Factors Related to Postural Sway During Sit-to-Stand Movement in Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

Author(s)

Pauletti Oliveira, Maria Fernanda ; Gambaro Lima, Camila Resende ; Pavao, Silvia Leticia ; Pena, Gisele Moreira ; da Silva, Bruna Romao ; de Campos, Ana Carolina ; Cicuto Ferreira Rocha, Nelci Adriana

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS; v. N/A, p. 17-pg., 2022-10-12.

Abstract

We investigated factors related to postural sway during sit-to-stand movement in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). Our assessment of participants followed the biopsychosocial model. Body function and structure were represented by muscle strength and postural sway during sit-to-stand movement, which were assessed by manual muscle testing and kinetics analysis, respectively. The Gross Motor Function Measure and Pediatric Balance Scale depicted the activity component. In addition, we included these relevant contextual factors: age, Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment, family income, and maternal schooling. A correlation analysis verified a suspected association between biopsychosocial and postural sway variables. There were significant separated correlations between postural sway in the three phases of the sit-to-stand movement, and age, GMFM-88 dimension D, and muscle strength. Thus, postural control in sit-to-stand movement was related to biopsychosocial factors involving different life aspects of children and adolescents with DS, and these factors should be addressed in rehabilitation therapy intended to improve postural control among these individuals. (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: 19/06063-0 - Effects of a cognitive-motor dual task complexity during sit-to-stand activity in children with cerebral palsy
• Grantee: Bruna Romão da Silva
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation