ANALYSIS OF POSTURAL BALANCE IN CHILDREN WHO PRACTICE AND THOSE WHO DO NOT PRACTICE SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Oliveira Junior, Eros de; Silva, Allan Felipe Mendes da; Antunes, Fabiana Dias; Jacinto, Jeferson Lucas; Aguiar, Andreo Fernando

doi:10.1590/1517-8692202127062021_0032

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Original Article, Physiology • Rev Bras Med Esporte 27 (6) • 2021 • https://doi.org/10.1590/1517-8692202127062021_0032 copy

ANALYSIS OF POSTURAL BALANCE IN CHILDREN WHO PRACTICE AND THOSE WHO DO NOT PRACTICE SPORTS ACTIVITIES

ANÁLISIS DEL EQUILIBRIO POSTURAL EN NIÑOS QUE PRACTICAN Y NO PRACTICAN ATIVIDADES DEPORTIVAS

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ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Postural balance is essential for activities of daily living and sports performance in all life phases, but it remains unknown whether the regular practice of sports activities can improve postural balance in children.

Objective:

To evaluate postural balance in children who practice and those who do not practice regular sports activities.

Methods:

The sample consisted of 60 children (7-13 years of age) divided into two groups: participants in sports activities (n = 30) and non-participants in sports activities (n = 30). The level of physical activity was assessed by applying the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) and static postural balance was assessed on the BIOMEC400-412 strength platform in bipedal and unipedal support.

Results:

No significant difference was observed between the groups in age, height or body mass index (p > 0.05). However, the groups showed a significant difference (p < 0.001) in the level of physical activity. The practicing sports group was characterized as active and the non-practicing group as sedentary. The practicing sports group had better postural balance in both bipedal and unipedal support compared to the non-practicing group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The practice of regular sports activities improves postural balance in children from 7 to 13 years of age. Level of evidence II; Diagnostic study - Investigating a diagnostic test.

Keywords:
Postural balance; Physical fitness; Sports; Sedentary behavior; Child

	PSA (n = 30)	NPSA (n = 30)	p-value
Age (years)	11.03 (2.34)	10.83 (1.58)	0.29
Weight (kg)	43.19 (14.22)	41.15 (17.00)	0.51
Height (cm)	145 (14)	142 (10)	0.13
BMI (kg/m²2 Steinberg N, Nemet D, Pantanowitz M, Zeev A, Hallumi M, Sindiani M, et al. Longitudinal study evaluating postural balance of young athletes. Percept Mot Skills. 2016;122(1):256-79.)	19.40 (3.62)	21.18 (5.47)	0.33
PAQ-C score	4.13 (0.58)	2.91 (0.62)	< 0.001^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.

Balance in bipedal support	PSA (n = 30)	NPSA (n = 30)	p-value
Area of the ellipse (cm²2 Steinberg N, Nemet D, Pantanowitz M, Zeev A, Hallumi M, Sindiani M, et al. Longitudinal study evaluating postural balance of young athletes. Percept Mot Skills. 2016;122(1):256-79.)	2.27 (1.59)	4.05 (2.38)	< 0.001^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
Velocity (cm/s)
AP	1.18 (0.53)	2.94 (1.48)	< 0.001^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
ML	1.09 (0.57)	3.19 (2.74)	< 0.001^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
Frequency (Hz)
AP	0.32 (0.10)	0.58 (0.28)	< 0.001^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
ML	0.81 (0.32)	1.17 (0.55)	0.008^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.

Balance in unipedal support	PSA (n = 30)	NPSA (n = 30)	p-value
Area of ellipse (cm²2 Steinberg N, Nemet D, Pantanowitz M, Zeev A, Hallumi M, Sindiani M, et al. Longitudinal study evaluating postural balance of young athletes. Percept Mot Skills. 2016;122(1):256-79.)	9.80 (2.84)	14.22 (7.85)	0.011^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
Velocity (cm/s)
AP	4.02 (1.67)	5.16 (2.41)	0.014^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
ML	3.83 (1.22)	5.06 (2.48)	0.003^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
Frequency (Hz)
AP	0.69 (0.20)	0.93 (0.26)	< 0.001^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.
ML	0.87 (0.19)	1.03 (0.25)	0.010^* * Level of significance p < 0.05.

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[1] Correspondence Jeferson Lucas Jacinto. Rua Marselha, 591, Jardim Piza, Londrina, PR, Brasil. 86041-140. jeferson1995lucas@gmail.com