Correlation between One Leg Stand Test and Paediatric Balance Scale in children aged 7-12 years
Abstract
Objective: To analyse the correlation between One Leg Stand Test (OLST) and Paediatric Balance Scale (PBS)
Study design: Analytical cross-sectional study
Place and duration: Mojo 3 Elementary School, from July to October 2019
Method: One hundred and ninety three children aged 7-12 years were included in the study. Each age group was given OLST and PBS examination. Statistical analysis was done with nonparametric correlation Spearman’s rho test
Results: There was significant correlation between OLST and PBS in the 7 year age group and the 8 year age group but not in other age groups.
Conclusions: There was correlation between OLST and PBS in elementary school children in the 7 and 8 year-age groups but not in other age groups
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2022; 51(2): 204-208
© 2022 Nurul Kusuma Wardani, Martha Kurnia Kusumawardani, Juwita Arum Mayangsari, Sri Mardjiati Mei Wulan, published by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
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