Table 1.
Physical characteristics in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and in typically developing children (Con).
| CP (n = 15) | Con (n = 15) | d | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages (years) | 8.4 ± 2.4 | 8.2 ± 2.2 | 0.083 | 0.832 |
| Tanner stage (I/II/III) | ||||
| Pubic hair | 10/4/1 | 10/5 | ||
| Testicular-penile/breast | 11/4 | 12/2/1 | ||
| Height (m) | 1.22 ± 0.14 | 1.30 ± 0.11 | 0.635 | 0.137 |
| Height (%) | 18 ± 27 | 58 ± 29 | 1.428 | <0.001 |
| Body mass (kg) | 26.5 ± 10.2 | 28.6 ± 7.0 | 0.240 | 0.524 |
| Body mass (%) | 35 ± 35 | 59 ± 25 | 0.789 | 0.037 |
| BMI (kg/m²) | 17.1 ± 3.4 | 16.8 ± 2.4 | 0.102 | 0.794 |
| BMI (%) | 53 ± 36 | 53 ± 29 | 0.004 | 0.991 |
| GMFCS (I/II/III) | 7/6/2 | — |
BMI, body mass index; GMFCS, gross motor function classification system. % for height, body mass and BMI reflects the percentile relative to age- and sex- based norms. Significant differences are bolded.