Research Article
Chronic Effects of Pediatric Ear Infections on Postural Stability
Table 1
Mean (SD) of characteristics and outcomes by the study group ().
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Abbreviation: SD: standard deviation; BMI: body mass index; PAQ-C: Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children; CDP-IVR: The Bertec Balance Advantage Dynamic Computerized Dynamic Posturography with Immersion Virtual Reality; CDP-IVR Condition 1: baseline using a stable force plate, eyes open; CDP-IVR Condition 2: stable force plate, eyes open, and focusing on a virtual reality infinite tunnel; CDP-IVR Condition 3: unstable force plate, eyes closed; SET: Stability Evaluation Test; SET Condition 1: measured postural stability with narrow double limb stance on firm surface; SET Condition 2: measured postural stability with single limb stance on firm surface; SET Condition 3: measured postural stability with tandem (dominant foot behind) stance on firm surface; SET Condition 4: measured postural stability with narrow double limb stance on unstable surface; SET Condition 5: measured postural stability with single limb stance on unstable surface; SET Condition 6: measured postural stability with tandem (dominant foot behind) stance on unstable surface. In all conditions, participants closed their eyes and placed their hands on their iliac crests; PBS: Pediatric Balance Scale. . Results are reported as median (minimum, maximum). |