1. Anthropometric Assessment of Special Populations bpk 303

2. What is a Special Population? One that can not be assessed by orthodox methodology Body Composition Tend to be very sample specific Anthropometric Assessment Are standardized techniques still valid in special groups

3. Which Measures are OK? Validity & Feasibility Can the standardized measurement position be achieved Recumbent or seated subjects Can other conditions of standardization be achieved Deformities or Contractures

4. Seniors who can not stand Predicting Height from Knee Height Men 64.19 - (0.04 x age) + (2.02 x Knee Height) Women 84.88 - (0.24 x age) + (1.83 x Knee Height) Predicting Weight from Girths & Skinfolds Men 1.92 (arm girth) + 1.44 (calf girth) + 0.25 (subscapular skinfold) - 39.97 Women 0.92 (arm girth) + 1.50 (calf girth) + 0.42 (subscapular skinfold) - 26.19

5. Norms Available? Cerebral Palsy vs Down’s Syndrome Which groups warrant their own norms

6. Treatment and Rehabilitation of Children with cerebral palsy, brain injuries and other neuromotor problems

8. Pediatric Anthropometry Assessment of nutritional status of children. Children with developmental disabilities are at increased nutritional risk because of:  feeding problems,  abnormal levels of physical activity  and altered weight and growth patterns.

9. Cerebral Palsy Two main problems:  presence of muscular contractures, spasms and scoliosis often lead to inaccuracy for measurements of height or recumbent length  body part splints, braces or wheelchair accessories do not permit easy access for anthropometric measures.

10.  S.H.A.P.E.S. custom computer software  serial plotting  anthropometric profile