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Sarah M. Butz, PT, PhD, PCS Jane K. Sweeney, PT, PhD, PCS, FAPTA Pamela L. Roberts, EdD, PT Mitchell J. Rauh, PT, PhD, MPH, FACSM

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Purpose Examine relationships among age, gender, anthropometrics and dynamic balance

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Tests and Measures TUG PRT PBS Anthropometric Characteristics Height Weight Arm Length Foot Length

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Significance Information regarding pediatric-specific balance measures Decision making regarding selection of a dynamic balance test with pediatric population

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Clinical Application Examples Selecting a dynamic balance measure for a 5 year old child with mild motor impairments Selecting a dynamic balance measure for a 10 year old child with a non-specific diagnosis who is ambulatory

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Future Research PRT PBS Comparison of performance PRT vs. FRT PBS vs. BBS Minimal Clinically Important Difference Expand current study to include children with different GMFCS levels of CP

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