Affiliations: Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre,
Mangalore, India | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India
Note: [] Correspondence: T. Joseley Sunderraj Pandian, Srinivas College
of Physiotherapy and Research Centre, Mangalore, India. Tel.: +91 824 2429239;
Fax: +91 824 2426966; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: The Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction for Balance (CTSIB) is an
inexpensive, easily administered test, which provides information about the
ability to stand upright under several sensory conditions. This study was
intended to find the Concurrent Validity in Healthy Indian Children aged
7–12 yr using a force plate. This study included 48 normal children
between the ages of 7–12 yr. The children were screened for inclusion and
exclusion criteria. The CTSIB score on therapist's observation was compared
with force plate measures to find concurrent validity. The Concurrent Validity
for the CTSIB was calculated using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient. The "r"
value for concurrent validity was 0.681 and 0.799 with force plate measures,
showing good correlation. One-way analysis of variance was done to see the
difference between age group (7–8,9–10,11–12) and CTSIB using
post hoc Tukey analysis. This revealed a significant difference between groups
aged 7–8 and 11–12, with P=0.006, and between 9–10 and
11–12 with P=0.03. From this study, we conclude that the CTSIB is a valid
test for balance evaluation in Indian children.
Keywords: Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction for Balance, validity, balance rehabilitation
