Postural control in strabismic children: importance of proprioceptive information

Objective<br/>To examine the effect of proprioceptive information during postural control in strabismic children.<br/><br/>Methods<br/>Postural stability was recorded with a platform (Techno Concept®) in twelve strabismic children aged from 4.9 to 10 years and data were compared to that of twelve control age-matched children. Two postural positions were performed: Romberg and Tandem. Two postural conditions: without and with foam pad. We analyzed the surface area, the length, the mean speed of the center of pressure (CoP) and the effect of proprioceptive information. <br/><br/>Results<br/>Strabismic children are more instable than control age-matched children. The surface, the length and the mean speed of CoP are significantly higher in strabismic children than in control age-matched children. Both groups are more instable in Tandem position than in Romberg position. Finally, strabismic children use more proprioceptive information than control age-matched children. <br/><br/>Conclusion<br/>For both Romberg and Tandem position, strabismic children are more instable than control age-matched children. Strabismic children use proprioceptive information more than control age-matched children to control their posture.<br/><br/>Significance<br/>Proprioceptive inputs are important for control posture particularly for strabismic population.<br/>

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