Gait and Posture published research on the postural control of children with autism under two different task conditions. Nineteen children with autism (ages 10-15) were compared to 28 typically developing peers. Using a force platform to assess postural control, each subject completed a visual searching task and an auditory digital span task. The following results […]
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on the relationship between postural control and fine motor skills in infants. The medical records were reviewed of 105 preterm infants. The Alberta Infant Motor Scale was used to assess postural control and the Peabody was used to evaluate fine motor skills. Statistical analysis revealed that the […]
Here is an interesting open access research article on the postural control of children in standing. Using a force plate and a visual focus, the researchers examined the changes in postural control in 7-11 year olds and adults. The results indicated that postural stability improved linearly from 7-10 years old, stabilized somewhat at 10-11 years […]