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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Physical activity and motor function in children and adolescents with neuromuscular disorders.
Reidun JahnsenM. Elizabeth HoltebekkSveinung BerntsenMagnhild Rasmussensubject
Malemedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentCross-sectional studyPhysical activityPhysical Therapy Sports Therapy and RehabilitationNormal valuesPhysical functionMotor ActivityMotor functionSeverity of Illness IndexBody Mass IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesSeverity of illnessmedicineHumansChildbusiness.industryNeuromuscular DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesMotor SkillsPediatrics Perinatology and Child HealthAmbulatoryPhysical therapyExercise TestFemalebusinessBody mass indexdescription
Purpose To determine physical function and activity level in children and adolescents with neuromuscular disorders. Methods Seventeen children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years with neuromuscular disorders who were ambulatory participated. Physical function was measured using the Hammersmith Motor Ability Scale and the Six-Minute Walk Test. Physical activity (PA) level was measured using the SenseWear Armband activity monitor. Activities were recorded using a questionnaire. Results were compared with previous data published for peers who are healthy and public recommendations. Results Hammersmith Motor Ability Scale scores were lower than normal values. Results of the Six-Minute Walk Test were considerably lower than results for peers who are healthy. Time in PA and the number of steps were considerably lower on holidays and slightly lower on weekdays compared with the values for peers who are healthy. No vigorous activity was registered. Conclusions The participants had lower physical function and PA levels than peers who are healthy. The small, heterogeneous sample makes generalizations challenging and multicenter studies are recommended.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-03 | Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association |