Normative values for a video-force plate assessment of postural control in athletic children

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2016 Jul;25(4):310-4. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000275.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to provide normative data for young athletes during the three stances of the modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS) using an objective video-force plate system. Postural control was measured in 398 athletes between 8 and 18 years of age during the three stances of the mBESS using a video-force plate rating system. Girls exhibited better postural control than boys during each stance of the mBESS. Age was not significantly associated with postural control. We provide normative data for a video-force plate assessment of postural stability in pediatric athletes during the three stances of the mBESS.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Algorithms
  • Athletes*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Child
  • Cohort Studies
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postural Balance*
  • Reference Values
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sex Factors
  • Sports
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Video Recording