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Influence of scapulas asymmetry on children’s postural stability

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Rykała J., Drzał–Grabiec J., Podgórska J., Snela S.

Advances in Rehabilitation

2013

vol. 27

issue 3

23-28

Introduction Morphological asymmetry is understood as a disruption of symmetry of external body shapes on both sides of the median plane. Slight deviations in body posture do not influence significantly on the proper body functioning, and a significant deviations may pose a threat to the proper functioning of the body. Aim of this study was to determine whether the asymmetry of scapulas affects the values of selected parameters of movement of the feet pressure center. Material and methods: 180 children (between the age of 7 and 10 years) participated in the study. The study group has been chosen based on photogrammetric study, which consisted of children with asymmetric scapulas sizes 10-20 mm (group I: 30 children). In the comparison group (group II) there was 30 randomly selected children qualified, without asymmetric scapula. Standing balance was assessed in the trial with eyes open, by using stabilometric platform. Six different motion parameters of center of pressure (COP) have been evaluated. Results: The analysis of the results of the study showed no statistically significant correlation between asymmetry of scapula and balance worsening. Conclusions: Among children with a small asymmetry of scapula, the behavior of the movement of center of pressure do not differ significantly from the analogous parameters among children showing no asymmetry. Gender of children doesn’t affect the behavior of the movement of center of pressure.

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1 Advances in Rehabilitation

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1 Drzał–Grabiec J.

1 Podgórska J.

1 Rykała J.

1 Snela S.

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Influence of scapulas asymmetry on children’s postural stability