Relation between anthropometric measurements and balance in children with type 1

Mohamed, Mohamed E; Abd-Elfattah, Hanaa Mohsen; Atef, Shimaa; Abd-elmonem, Amira M.; Sayed, Asmaa O

doi:10.21608/ejptr.2025.368220.1020

Relation between anthropometric measurements and balance in children with type 1

Document Type : Observational studies

Authors

¹ Department Physical Therapy For Pediatrics, Faculty Of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

² Department of Physical Therapy For Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Faculty Of Physical Therapy, Badr University in Cairo, Egypt.

³ Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Egypt

10.21608/ejptr.2025.368220.1020

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus type 1 (T1D) is frequently associated with concurrent medical conditions that cause physical limitations.
Purpose: Investigate the relation between anthropometric measurements and balance in children with T1D using Human Assessment Computer (HUMAC) balance system. Material and Methods: The assessment procedures were collected from Outpatient Diabetes Clinic of Abu El-rish Hospital. Participants: Sixty children with type 1 diabetes, age ranged from 7 to 14 years, they had a disease from less than 5 years ago, didn't have other problems. Outcome measures: The (HUMAC balance system) HUMAC balancing system was used to evaluate the limitations of stability, pressure center, sensory organization, and balance.
Results: Children with higher body mass index (BMI) decreased sensory integration and balance were all statistically significant, when standing on soft surface and eye closed. There was significant when related the height to center of pressure (COP) score and sensory integration especially when standing on soft surface and eye closed.
Conclusion: Children with T1D who have higher BMI and height exhibit poor postural stability especially when standing on soft surface and eye closed. Early detection of these deficits is suggested to reduce the risk of complications in maturity.

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