Correlation between the gross motor performance measurement and pediatric balance scale with respect to movement disorder in children with cerebral palsy

Abstract

[Purpose] To determine whether the Gross Motor Performance Measurement is useful in predicting the future score of the Pediatric Balance Scale, this study examined the correlation between the 2 measurement tools with respect to movement disorder in children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 38 study subjects with cerebral palsy were divided into 3 groups (spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxic) by means of systematic proportional stratified sampling in accordance with the characteristics of their movement disorders. [Results] The spastic Pediatric Balance Scale had an intermediate level of positive correlation with dissociated movement (r=0.411), alignment (r=0.518), and weight shift (r=0.461). The dyskinetic Pediatric Balance Scale had a strong positive correlation with dissociated movement (r=0.905), coordination (r=0.882), alignment (r=0.930), and stability (r=0.924). The ataxic Pediatric Balance Scale had an intermediate level of positive correlation with the overall Gross Motor Performance Measurement (r=0.636), and a strong positive correlation with dissociated movement (r=0.866), coordination (r=0.871) and stability (r=0.984). [Conclusion] Gross Motor Performance Measurement is important in evaluating the quality of movement, and can be considered an excellent supplementary tool in predicting functional balance.

Effects of task-oriented activities based on neurodevelopmental therapy principles on trunk control, balance, and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial

“…[212223] The PBS, used to determine the dynamic balancing abilities of children with CP, shows an excellent inter-rater reliability. [2425] TIS evaluates static and dynamic sitting balance as well as coordination of trunk movement. TIS has sufficient reliability, internal consistency, and validity for use in clinical practice.…”

Characterization of a cerebral palsy‐like model in rats: Analysis of gait pattern and of brain and spinal cord motor areas

“…In the present study, the interventions employed caused impairment in the motor function of the hindlimbs in rats. Children with CP also have deficits in motor skills and in maintaining stability (Kwon and Ahn, 2016). Thus, the interventions used reproduce characteristics observed in patients with this clinical condition, particularly the diplegic ones.…”

Current behavioral assessments of movement disorders in children

“…As these items are complex, however, this scale also requires an experienced investigator. In addition to the commonly used scales listed above, researchers have recently begun to include the Pediatric Balance Scale, in evaluations of active range of movement, and the Manual Muscle Test in evaluations of children with CP. We have listed the main subjective assessments in Table .…”