Assessment of Balance in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Aya E. El-Komy, Hamada E. Ayoub, Khaled A. Olama, Hossam A. ElAshtokhy

Abstract: Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the balance in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia within a year from termination of chemotherapy. Methods: Six children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia participated in the study, their ages between 5 to 11 years, being assessed by Humac balance system and their balance scores were compared with thirty age and gender matched normal children. Results: There was no significant difference (p >0.05) in balance scores in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia while open eyes or closed eyes along with no significant difference between groups. Conclusion: From the obtained results of the study it can be concluded that children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia have no balance affection when compared with age and gender matched children.

Keywords: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Chemotherapy, Balance, Humac balance system