Evaluation of postural stability in children depending on the body mass index

Maślanko, Katarzyna; Graff, Krzysztof; Stępień, Agnieszka; Rekowski, Witold

doi:10.29089/2019.19.00090

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“…Studies have shown that in all balance tests on an unstable platform, obese children perform significantly worse compared to their non-obese peers. However, the results showed no differences when a static platform was used to compare the stability of obese children with children of normal body weight [ 45 ]. Lungren et al conducted their research among 246 boys and 190 girls, aged 6–12 years, assessing neuromuscular fitness such as muscle strength, vertical jump height (VJH) and standing unilateral balance, in pre-pubertal children.…”

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Is There a Link between Balance and Body Mass Composition in Children and Adolescents?

Rusek¹,

Adamczyk²,

Baran

et al. 2021

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School-age children are particularly prone to disturbances in body composition, because this is a period of intensive growth and a period in which correct habits are shaped, especially in relation to diet. This is why it is so important to diagnose emerging disorders early so as to implement therapeutic or educational activities. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the factors of body mass composition and body mass index (BMI), as well as the balance parameters in children and adolescents. The study group consisted of 1137 children aged 7 to 15. There were 559 girls and 578 boys among the subjects. The study used the Tanita 780 body mass composition analyser and the Zebris stabilometric platform. It was found that girls were characterized by a significantly higher content of adipose tissue (24.37% vs. 20.45%), while boys were characterized by a higher content of lean tissue (32.99% vs. 30.43%), muscle tissue (31.23% vs. 28.86%) and water (24.15% vs. 22.28%). Interestingly, the girls had better balance than their peers in all analyzed parameters (COF TTL.—616.72 vs. 661.50; CEArea—73.63 vs. 112.24; COF HD—3.44 vs. 4.23; COF VD—4.52 vs. 5.12). It turned out that among children in adolescence, a higher adipose tissue content and a higher BMI correlated with a smaller surface area (p < 0.05) defined by the center of gravity and smaller deviations of the center of gravity in the horizontal plane (p < 0.05). Sex and adolescence play an important role in differentiating both body composition and body balance. The results of this study allow us to conclude that children with higher BMI values have better balance. Due to the fact that these conclusions are inconsistent with those of other researchers, it will be worth continuing the research (e.g., on a different population group) in order to confirm the results and to draw far-reaching conclusions.

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Is There a Link between Balance and Body Mass Composition in Children and Adolescents?

Rusek¹,

Adamczyk²,

Baran

et al. 2021

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“…Our analyses further demonstrated that BMI is not statistically significantly correlated with balance performance in our cohort of 12-to 18-year-olds, nor is it a significant predictor of performance on any of the tests used. According to several studies, obese children are less capable of maintaining balance than children of normal weight [41,42]. On the other hand, when Rusek et al tested the balance of 1137 children aged 7-15 years on the Zebris stabilometric platform, they found that children with a higher BMI had better balance [43].…”

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Factors Affecting Balance Performance in Adolescents

Kovačević,

Krasnik,

Mikov

et al. 2024

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(1) Background: The influence of different factors on balance in adolescence is assessed by conducting functional balance tests that examine its different components. (2) Materials and methods: The study sample comprised 110 healthy adolescents of both sexes, aged 12−18 years. Single Leg Stance with Eyes Open (SLS-EO) and Eyes Closed (SLS-EC) tests were conducted to evaluate static balance, whereas the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and Lateral Reach Test (LRT) were performed to establish functional stability limits. The influence of sex, age, demographic factors, anthropometric characteristics, participation in sports activities, and trunk extensor muscle endurance (Biering–Sorensen test) on balance performance was determined through correlational and univariate linear regression analyses. (3) Results: Older age (Beta[β] = 0.247; 95% CI [0.75, 5.20]; p < 0.01) and better trunk extensor muscle endurance (β = 0.224; 95% CI [0.015, 0.13]; p < 0.05) were significant predictors of the SLS-EO results, while younger age (β = −0.219; 95% CI [−1.32, −0.11]; p < 0.05) and higher muscle percentage (β = 0.237; 95% CI [0.06, 0.48]; p < 0.05) emerged as significant predictors of LRT performance, and greater bone mass was a significant predictor of FRT results (β = 0.444; 95% CI [3.62, 8.17]; p < 0.01). However, none of the independent variables was a statistically significant predictor of the SLS-EC results. (4) Conclusions: The current study found that age, trunk extensor muscle endurance, muscle percentage, and bone mass are significant predictors of different balance components, suggesting that balance is task-specific.

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“…Also, collecting information about height may be considered to calculate a BMI parameter that may indicate multiple medical conditions in pediatric patients. 18,19…”

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Credibility of the caregivers as a source of information on the weight of a pediatric patient in emergencies. Estimating body weight using age-dependent formulas

Stachurski,

Rudzki,

Janus-Młodawska

2021

Pol. Ann. Med.

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Introduction: The child's body weight is very important in the proper pharmacotherapy in emergency situations. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the reliability of information on the current body weight of a pediatric patient obtained by taking history in emergencies. Additionally, the effectiveness of commonly used age-dependent weight formulas for children was analysed. Material and methods: The study was retrospective. We have collected 1103 cases of pediatric patients admitted to the Emergency Department in the second half of 2018, in whom data on body weight were obtained by history taking and by weighing the patient. Subsequently, based on the patient’s age, their weight was estimated using 13 different formulas. Results and discussion: Parents, caregivers or teenagers are reliable sources of information about the patient’s actual weight. In 86% of cases the data from the medical history were within the range defined as acceptable (±10% in comparison with the actual body weight). Underestimating body weight was a more frequent mistake than its overestimation. None of the formulas gave half as accurate results as medical history data. Of all the formulas, the best results were reported for the Park formula, however, only 42% of the estimates were within the acceptable range. Conclusions: Weight information obtained from children and their parents or caregivers is more reliable in terms of determining the child’s actual body weight than any formula for body weight estimation. If it is necessary to use any of the formulas for approximate body weight, it is most preferable to use the Park formula.

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Evaluation of postural stability in children depending on the body mass index

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

Is There a Link between Balance and Body Mass Composition in Children and Adolescents?

Is There a Link between Balance and Body Mass Composition in Children and Adolescents?

Factors Affecting Balance Performance in Adolescents

Credibility of the caregivers as a source of information on the weight of a pediatric patient in emergencies. Estimating body weight using age-dependent formulas

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