Relationship between Dynamic Balance and Fine Motor Performance with Core Endurance in School Children

Introduction: The core is the center of the functional kinetic chain providing the proximal stability for the distal mobility and function of the limbs. The core muscles transfer force and act as a bridge between the upper and lower extremities. Objective: To determine if there is a relationship between dynamic balance and fine motor performance with core endurance in school children. Methodology: The study was conducted among 20 subjects who met with both inclusion and exclusion criteria and who are willing to participate in the study. Demographic data of the subjects, that is, height, weight and age will be taken initially. Subjects were asked to perform plank test, forward reach test and Nine-hole Peg Test in which the therapist will demonstrate the position of the test and procedure first and they were asked to perform 3 trials. The mean value of the trials will be taken. Results: The mean age of the population was 9.39 years. Karl Pearson correlation was calculated between the parameters. There exist a highly significant correlation between the parameters. i.e. core endurance and dynamic balance (r=.956) (p<0.01). Also the result shows a significant negative correlation between the parameters core endurance and dominant hand fine motor performance (r= -.967) (p<0.01), core endurance and non-dominant hand fine motor performance (r=-.925) (p<0.01). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship found between dynamic balance and fine motor performance with core endurance.