Knowledge of the vertical posture control dynamics characteristics in children of different sexes is considered highly relevant, since postural stereotypes are formed in childhood, and their correction is most preferable before the appearance of stable pathological stereotypes typical of adults. The study was conducted with the aim of examining the features of the dynamics of the improvement of postural functions in boys and girls of younger school age as they grow, and the impact on them of corrective measures aimed at improving postural stability. The study involved 29 girls aged 9.3 ± 1.3 years and 20 boys aged 9.6 ± 1.0 years without serious pathologies, who for three months took vitamin D3 and engaged in coordination gymnastics. At the beginning of the study and after its completion, stabilometric indicators were measured using the ST-150 platform. The results showed that at the age of 7, postural control in girls is somewhat better than in boys, but by the age of 11.5, boys' stability in the upright position continues to improve, while the positive dynamics in girls cease. In the group of girls we studied, corrective measures demonstrated maximum effectiveness at the beginning of the age period (7–9 years), and by 11.5–12 years, girls had developed stable postural stereotypes, and measures to correct posture stability ceased to have a positive effect. At the level of trends, similar effects were observed in the population of boys, but with some delay, the extent of which should be determined in further studies. The obtained data may be useful in preparing protocols of measures aimed at improving postural stability in younger school-age children.
Autors:
Kozlovskiy I. V., Krivosheev V. V.
Keywords:
#postural control
#Primary school children
#stabilometric studies
#vitamin D
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More about the authors:
Il'ya V. Kozlovskiy – Doctor of the highest qualification, District Clinical Hospital, Russia, 628007, Khanty-Mansiysk, Patrice Lumumba St., 82. Email: ilya1537@yandex.ru
Vladimir V. Krivosheev – Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Leading Analyst, High Technology Technopark. Russia, 628010, Khanty-Mansiysk, Promyshlennaya St., 19. Email: vvk_usu@mail.ru