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Evaluation of postural stability in children
WESTCOTT SL; LOWES LP; RICHARDSON P
PHYS THER , 1997, vol. 77, n° 6, p. 629-645 Doc n°: 80898 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DF11 - POSTURE. STATION DEBOUT Children with many types of motor dysfunction have problems maintaining postural stability. Because maintenance of postural stability is an integral part of all movements, therapists evaluate and treat to improve postural stability in these children. This article reviews current pediatric assessment tools for postural stability and issues affecting testing this construct in children. The tests and measurements are classified according to their testing purpose and the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research disablement framework, focusing on the impairment and functional limitation dimensions. Postural stability is defined from a systems perspective with tests related to the sensory, motor, and biomechanical systems described. Reliability and validity information on the measurements is discussed. Relatively few measurements of postural stability in children are available that have acceptable reliability and validity documentation. Suggestions for research on test development in this area are discussed. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 1997001920 |
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