Reference values of postural balance in preschoolers: Age and gender differences for 4–5 years old Tunisian children

Mnejja, K; Fendri, Thouraya; Chaari, Fatma; Harrabi, Mohammed Achraf; Sahli, Sonia

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.12.015

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“…When it comes to the differences in the observed variables of physical abilities and fundamental motor skills in relation to gender, the results of this study showed a significant difference in almost all variables of physical abilities and fundamental motor skills in favor of boys (p ≤ 0.05 and p ≤ 0.01), except for the Standing balance test in which there are not significant differences (p > 0.05). These results are consistent with previous research that suggests similar conclusions (Robinson, 2011;Bonvin et al, 2012;Vameghi, Shams & Dehkordi, 2013;Mnejja et al, 2022). Barnett et al (2010) concluded that boys control objects better than girls, and Goodway, Robinson & Crowe (2010) who dealt with determining the difference between boys and girls in object control and locomotor skills, agree upon that matter.…”

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Relation Between Physical Abilities and Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschoolers

Milenković

2022

Teor. metod. fiz. vihov.

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The aim of this study was to determine the interconnection between physical abilities and fundamental motor skills in preschool children. The aim was also to determine the differences in the observed variables in relation to gender. Materials and methods. The testing successfully included 52 preschool children, 30 boys and 22 girls. Five tests of physical ability (modified agility "T" (MAT) test, broad jump test, standing balance test, squat test and sit up test) were used, and fundamental motor skills were assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development, 3rd edition (TGMD-3). One-way ANOVA was used to determine the effects of gender on results in physical abilities and fundamental motor skills. The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient was used to determine the relation between physical abilities and fundamental motor skills. The results of this work indicated, in most cases, a moderate and significant correlation of fundamental motor skills and parameters of physical abilities both in the total sample and also individually in boys and girls (p≤0.05). A significant difference in almost all variables of physical abilities and fundamental motor skills was noted in favor of boys (p≤0.05 and p≤0.01), except for the Standing balance test which indicated that there were not considerable differences between the sexes (p > 0.05). Conclusions. So it can be concluded that the information obtained can lead physical education educators to better understanding of the relations between motor status variables, which further enables them to work effectively with children who will, by virtue of a proper physical development and education, become and remain physically active throughout their life.

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Relation Between Physical Abilities and Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschoolers

Milenković

2022

Teor. metod. fiz. vihov.

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“…In regard to gender differences, balance tests using static and dynamic have similar results (Ayanniyi et al, 2014). A previous study reported that gender has a small significant effect on the total balance score (Li et al, 2022;Melo et al, 2015;Mnejja et al, 2022). This study measured static balance in male and female students using the fieldbased method.…”

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Balance assessment in students with hearing impairment

Ekawati,

Rahayu,

Ismaryati

et al. 2023

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Balance is the ability to maintain body position when moving or standing still. Therefore, children must have this ability to move correctly. Children with hearing loss have problems in their vestibular system, consequently disturbing their daily activity concerning balance condition. This study aimed to evaluate the balance of students with hearing impairment in Karanganyar, Central Java. The present survey study used the Balance Test to measure 59 (male = 31, female = 28) hearing-impaired students’ balance. Descriptive statistics analysis was used to calculate the mean of all participants and every gender group. The result revealed that the average balance score of all students was 1,136, the highest score was 4, and the lowest was 1. Concerning gender, females performed slightly better than males on the balance test, with scores of 1,143 and 1,129, respectively. Of the 59 students, more than 90% of females and males were categorized as poor, and more than 3% were classified as moderate and very good. The study suggests that the balance score of hearing-impaired students was low.

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“…Thanks to these ability, a person plays an important role in maintaining the position of the body during sudden changes in direction, stopping, starting, moving and holding an object in sports ability (Zemková, 2014). Due to the fact that men and women differ anatomically and physiologically, the balance ability of men and women have been compared by many researchers based on the idea that there may be differences between the balance ability of men and women (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mickle et al, 2011;Mnejja et al, 2022;Olchowik et al, 2015;Quintana et al, 2022). In these studies, there are studies showing that there are differences between the balance ability of men and women (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mickle et al, 2011;Mnejja et al, 2022;Quintana et al, 2022).…”

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“…Due to the fact that men and women differ anatomically and physiologically, the balance ability of men and women have been compared by many researchers based on the idea that there may be differences between the balance ability of men and women (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mickle et al, 2011;Mnejja et al, 2022;Olchowik et al, 2015;Quintana et al, 2022). In these studies, there are studies showing that there are differences between the balance ability of men and women (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mickle et al, 2011;Mnejja et al, 2022;Quintana et al, 2022). In the literature, it is stated that due to the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women, women's balance skills are better than men (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mnejja et al, 2022;Quintana et al, 2022).…”

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“…In these studies, there are studies showing that there are differences between the balance ability of men and women (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mickle et al, 2011;Mnejja et al, 2022;Quintana et al, 2022). In the literature, it is stated that due to the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women, women's balance skills are better than men (Condon & Cremin, 2014;Mnejja et al, 2022;Quintana et al, 2022). For this reason, in order to minimize the effect of anatomical and physiological differences, research is usually done in childhood when balance skills are not fully developed.…”

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Comparison of static and dynamic balance ability according to gender in athletes- a cross sectional study

Akınoğlu

ACAR²,

PAKÖZ³

et al. 2023

Turkish Journal of Kinesiology

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The aim of the present study was to compare the balance ability between genders in elite athletes. A total of 152 athletes, 76 female and 76 male, from 10 different branches with similar demographic characteristics included to the study. A computerized balance platform (BT4, HUR Labs Oy, Tampere, Finland) was used to determine balance ability of the athletes. Static balance measurement, with eyes open and closed stability test on hard and soft ground; dynamic balance measurement was evaluated with forward, backward, left and right functional reach test and Romberg values calculated by the device. It was determined that the Romberg value of female athletes was higher than that of male athletes (p= 0.025). It was determined that the area scanned by female athletes in static balance ability on fixed ground with eyes open was less than that of male athletes (p= 0.025); the length drawn by female athletes in static balance ability on soft ground with eyes open was less (p= 0.010) and their scanning speed was slower (p= 0.007). Static balance ability of female athletes were significantly better than male athletes, and female athletes interpreted visual inputs better than male athletes in static balance ability. We recommend training with visual inputs and visual exercises in order to increase balance performance, especially in female athletes.

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Reference values of postural balance in preschoolers: Age and gender differences for 4–5 years old Tunisian children

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

Relation Between Physical Abilities and Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschoolers

Relation Between Physical Abilities and Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschoolers

Balance assessment in students with hearing impairment

Comparison of static and dynamic balance ability according to gender in athletes- a cross sectional study

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