Abstract
Purpose: To assess and compare static balance using Single limb stance test (SLST),dynamic balance usingPaediatric reach test(PRT)and Star excursion balance test (SEBT)with backpack and without backpack inhealthy school childrenMethod: 150 healthy school children between 10-14 yrs were assed using SLST, PRT, SEBT with backpackand without backpack. The data was analysed using paired t test.Result: The scores for all tests were significantly low while carrying backpack (p<0.0001)Conclusion: Balance abilities in healthy school children get affected while carrying backpack.
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