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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023
Star Excursion Balance Test and Leg Length in 6 to 14 Years Old School Children: A Correlational Study
Dr. Tejas Borkar | Dr. Prashant Nigvekar | Dr. Diksha Aage | Dr. Sanika Balpande
Abstract: Introduction: Balance is essential in many daily activities. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a simple, rapid, and affordable test that can be used in clinical and field settings to evaluate lower limb dynamic balance, monitor recovery, evaluate post-injury deficits, and identify athletes at high risk for lower extremity injuries. Many factors may affect the excursion distance such as muscle strength, leg length, height. This correlational study has been conducted to establish the relationship between values of SEBT and leg length for the purposes of injury prevention and rehabilitation in school-going children. Methodology: After ethical approval total 1308 children of 6 and 14yrs age from various schools were selected via simple random sampling. Both boys and girls with normal range of motion in lower extremity. Leg length was assessed by measuring tape from ASIS to Medial Malleolus. Participants with a history of lower extremity deformity, spinal dysfunction, recent surgery, ankle trauma, dizziness/vertigo, pre-existing inner ear disorder, visual loss, and any else affecting balance control were all excluded. Each child performed SEBT in all 8 directions with barefoot for right and left leg. Data analysis: Data was analysed using Software IBM SPSS 20. Descriptive statistics was used to obtain normative values. Conclusion: There is positive correlation between Leg length and SEBT distance. Both height and leg length has an effect on excursion distance on right and left. As leg length increases the SEBT excursion distance increases. Many factors may affect the excursion distance such as muscle strength, leg length, height.
Keywords: SEBT, Leg length, Excursion, Correlation
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023,
Pages: 1534 - 1537