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Children achieve adult-like sensory integration during stance at 12-years-old
PETERSON ML; CHRISTOU E; ROSENGREN KS
GAIT POSTURE , 2006, vol. 23, n° 4, p. 455-463 Doc n°: 125426 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DF11 - POSTURE. STATION DEBOUT This study examined balance control in children to determine at what age the integration of sensory information in unperturbed stance is comparable to that of adults. In addition, it examined whether overall performance was related to age, gender and specific physical characteristics, such as height, weight and body mass index (BMI). Seventy-four female and 80 male children between the ages of 6 and 12 years participated in the study, as well as 20 adults, aged 20-22 years. The Sensory Organization Test (SOT), a component of computerized dynamic posturography, was used to assess overall balance as well as the use of specific sensory information in maintaining stability. Analyses of variance revealed significant differences between equilibrium scores of 7- and 8-year-old and 11- and 12-year-old (p < .01), with only the 12-year-old participants achieving scores comparable to those of the adult group. Langue : ANGLAIS |
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