Using the Berg Balance Scale to Distinguish Balance Abilities in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Kembhavi, Gayatri; Darrah, Johanna; Magill‐Evans, Joyce; Loomis, Joan

doi:10.1097/00001577-200214020-00005

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“…Thus, impaired balance in a functional context is an important issue in the rehabilitation of these children and has been the focus of therapeutic interventions 6 . The present study compared functional and static balance in children with CP after a protocol of treadmill gait training or a protocol of over ground gait training.…”

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Effect of treadmill gait training on static and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Grecco

Tomita

Christovão

et al. 2013

Braz. J. Phys. Ther.

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| Background: Treadmill gait training as a therapeutic resource in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy has recently been the focus of many studies; however, little is still known regarding its effect on static and functional balance in children. Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of treadmill training and over ground gait training in children with cerebral palsy. Method: A randomized controlled trial with blinded evaluator was conducted with children with cerebral palsy between three and 12 years of age categorized in Levels I to III of the Gross Motor Function Classification System. Assessments were performed before and after the intervention and involved the Berg balance scale as well as the determination of oscillations from the center of pressure in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions with eyes open and closed. The experimental group was submitted to treadmill training and the control group performed gait training over the ground. The intervention consisted of two 30-minute sessions per week for seven weeks. Results: Both groups exhibited better functional balance after the protocol. The experimental group had higher Berg balance scale scores and exhibited lesser mediolateral oscillation with eyes open in comparison to the control group. Conclusions: Treadmill training had a greater effect on functional balance and mediolateral oscillation in comparison to over ground gait training in children with cerebral palsy. Trial registration: RBR-5v3kg9 (Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials).Keywords: cerebral palsy; physical therapy; postural balance. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLEGrecco LAC, Tomita SM, Christovão TCL, Pasini H, Sampaio LMM, Oliveira CS. Effect of treadmill gait training on static and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Braz J Phys Ther.

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“…The scores are based on the time that a position can be maintained for, the distance that the upper limb is capable to reach in front of the body and the time needed to complete the task. The test was performed with the child clothed and making use of his/her habitual brace and/or gait-assistance device 6,23 .…”

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Effect of treadmill gait training on static and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Grecco

Tomita

Christovão

et al. 2013

Braz. J. Phys. Ther.

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“…The BBS was used to evaluate balance of children with typical development 11 and with CP 11,13 . The study of Gan et al 13 used the BBS, although the PBS is mentioned, these authors considered that more evidences are necessary to support its validity.…”

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“…This scale was originally proposed to assess balance in the elderly population, however it has recently been used in both adults with neurological impairments 10 and children populations [11][12][13] .…”

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Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability analysis of the Brazilian version of Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

Ries¹,

Michaelsen²,

Soares³

et al. 2012

Rev. bras. fisioter.

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“…The implications for mobility are profound: more than 50% of patients with inherited neurological diseases report having incurred injuries as a result of falls, leading to morbidity and reduced quality of life. In addition, repeated falls instill intense fear of falling, so that patients restrict their activities and become less independent, limiting their ability to perform physical activities, which in turn affects their posture and gait control 19 . In a study that assessed balance and functionality in 44 patients with SCA, Aizawa et al 20 concluded that individuals with SCA have significant balance impairment and an increased risk of falls and that this affects their ability to perform certain activities, such as self-care, transfers, locomotion and instrumental activities of daily living.…”

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Impact of disease duration on functional status of patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

Amarante

Takeda

Teive

et al. 2017

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To correlate disease duration in spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2) with disease severity, balance and functionality. Method: Sixteen SCA2 patients were analyzed for: disease duration, disease severity (SARA score), balance (Berg balance scale score) and functionality (FIM and Lawton scores). Results: Greater severity was correlated with worse functionality (Lawton: r = −0.0561, FIM: r = −0.6402) and balance (r = −0.7188). Longer disease duration was correlated with greater severity (p = 0.0002) and reduced functionality (FIM: p = 0.005; Lawton: p = 0.0402) and balance (p = 0.0036). A year increase in disease duration corresponded to a 0.8-point increase on the SARA scale, a 1.38-point decrease in FIM score, a 2.30-point decrease on the Berg balance scale and a 0.45-point decrease on the Lawton scale. Conclusion: Longer disease duration in this series of SCA2 patients was correlated with greater disease severity, worse balance and greater functional dependency.

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Using the Berg Balance Scale to Distinguish Balance Abilities in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Cited by 89 publications

References 13 publications

Effect of treadmill gait training on static and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Effect of treadmill gait training on static and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability analysis of the Brazilian version of Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

Impact of disease duration on functional status of patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

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