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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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