Abstract
Objective. To assess the impairment of postural control in children with cerebral palsy. Method. 64 children were evaluated and divided into four groups G1: five to six; G2: seven to eight; G3: nine to ten years, with typical development and; G4: five to 12 years, with cerebral palsy. Postural control was evaluated by the Pediatric Balance Scale, Reach Test and Force Platform. Results. The deficit in postural control was identified in the G4, the pediatric balance scale G4 got 52 points, compared the children of the G2 (55.5) and G3 (56) resulted difference; in the above range test G4 (19 cm) and G2 (25.5cm) were different; on the force platform, the bipedal posture, the area of G2 center of pressure (1.62cm²) and G3 (1.36cm²) were lower than the G4 (4.24cm²). Conclusion. Children with cerebral palsy have impairment in postural control during functional activities, mobility and pressure center area, and its performance approached the typically developing children aged between five and six years.
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