Shikha Saxena1, Bhamini K Rao, Senthil Kumaran. 1. McGill University (Ms Saxena), Montreal, Canada; Manipal University (Dr. Rao, Mr. Kumaran), Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To analyze and compare postural stability during static upright standing between children with cerebral palsy (CP) and age-matched peers with typical development (TD). METHODS: Forty-five children with spastic CP (34 with diplegia and 11 with hemiplegia) and 45 children with TD aged 5 to 12 years were assessed using a posturography device. Postural stability was evaluated under 4 sensory conditions: eyes open and eyes closed on a firm surface; eyes open and eyes closed on a foam surface. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were obtained between children with spastic diplegic CP and children with TD under all conditions involving visual and somatosensory conflicts (P < .05), but no significant differences were found between children with hemiplegic CP and children with TD. CONCLUSION: Children with spastic diplegic CP have increased postural instability under sensory conditions that involve both visual and somatosensory conflicts.
PURPOSE: To analyze and compare postural stability during static upright standing between children with cerebral palsy (CP) and age-matched peers with typical development (TD). METHODS: Forty-five children with spastic CP (34 with diplegia and 11 with hemiplegia) and 45 children with TD aged 5 to 12 years were assessed using a posturography device. Postural stability was evaluated under 4 sensory conditions: eyes open and eyes closed on a firm surface; eyes open and eyes closed on a foam surface. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were obtained between children with spastic diplegic CP and children with TD under all conditions involving visual and somatosensory conflicts (P < .05), but no significant differences were found between children with hemiplegic CP and children with TD. CONCLUSION:Children with spastic diplegic CP have increased postural instability under sensory conditions that involve both visual and somatosensory conflicts.
Authors: Ohud A Sabir; Eric G Johnson; Ammar E Hafiz; Rhonda N Nelson; Mitali Hudlikar; Isha Sheth; Noha S Daher Journal: Int J Pediatr Date: 2021-02-13