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Understanding the impact of age, gender, height and body mass index on children's balance.

Jessica KolicKaitlyn O'BrienKelly-Ann BowlesRoss A IlesJean-Christophe Cuvellier
Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)
The normative values established may be used to support clinical paediatric assessment with this equipment. Findings of this study suggest that increased BMI may be associated with poorer balance ability in children. However, further research studies are needed to explore this assertion.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • young adults
  • weight gain
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  • intensive care unit
  • physical activity
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