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

Autor(es)

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

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS; v. N/A, p. 17-pg., 2022-10-12.

Resumo

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)

• Processo FAPESP: 17/11259-6 - Efeitos da dupla tarefa nas características dinâmicas das trajetórias do centro de pressão em ortostatismo em crianças e adultos
• Beneficiário: Silvia Leticia Pavão Rago
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 19/06063-0 - Efeitos da complexidade de uma dupla tarefa cognitiva-motora durante a atividade sentado para de pé em crianças com paralisia cerebral
• Beneficiário: Bruna Romão da Silva
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica