Correlation between One Leg Stand Test and Paediatric Balance Scale in children aged 7-12 years

Abstract

Objective: To analyse the correlation between One Leg Stand Test (OLST) and Paediatric Balance Scale (PBS) Study design: Analytical cross-sectional study Place and duration: Mojo 3 Elementary School, from July to October 2019 Method: One hundred and ninety-three children aged 7-12 years were included in the study. Each age group was given OLST and PBS examination. Statistical analysis was done with nonparametric correlation Spearman’s rho test Results: There was significant correlation between OLST and PBS in the 7-year age group and the 8-year age group but not in other age groups. Conclusions: There was correlation between OLST and PBS in elementary school children in the 7 and 8 year-age groups but not in other age groups