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Time-of-Day Effects on Postural Balance in Blind Children: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.
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Background and Aims: The effect of time-of-day on postural balance has been documented in sighted children. Given that vision is central to postural control and circadian synchronization, its absence may influence these temporal patterns. To date, the time-of-day effect on postural balance in blind children remains unexamined. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of time-of-day on postural balance in blind children and to examine whether its temporal variation differs from the typical daily pattern observed in sighted peers. Methods: Two groups participated: 12 blind and 12 age-matched sighted children. Postural balance was assessed using the center of pressure mean velocity (CoP Results: Blind children showed a significant nocturnal decrease in CoP Conclusion: Time-of-day influences postural balance in blind children, but with atypical fluctuations compared to sighted peers. Postural stability was lower during the diurnal phase in blind participants, highlighting the need for caution during balance-demanding daily activities to reduce fall-related injury risk.
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