Exercise, physical activity, and cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy have major motor impairments that lead to reduced fitness and physical activity levels. Increased energy cost of walking in combination with reduced aerobic fitness induces high levels of physical strain that can lead to fatigue complaints and limited physical activity. To assess fitness, adapted laboratory and field exercise tests with good reliability and validity are available for both ambulant and wheelchair-using children with cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy show increased sedentary time and low physical activity levels which relate to increased risks for health issues and loss of functional abilities at older age. Reducing sedentary time and increasing physical activity are important to counteract the increased health risks and loss of functional abilities. Fitness training of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration is required to maintain and optimize long-term health and functional ability in children with cerebral palsy.

OP33 – 2365: Treatment with botulinum toxin of children with cerebral palsy has no added therapeutical value or cost-effectiveness for gross motor function, everyday physical activity levels or quality of life when combined with intensive functional physiotherapy

European Journal of Paediatric Neurology ◽

10.1016/s1090-3798(15)30034-9 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 ◽

pp. S11 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

C.E. Catsman-Berrevoets ◽

J.B.J. Bussmann ◽

R.F. Pangalila ◽

J.G. Becher ◽

S. Polinder ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Botulinum Toxin ◽

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Motor Function ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Habitual Physical Activity Levels Are Associated with Biomechanical Walking Economy in Children with Cerebral Palsy

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ◽

10.1097/01.phm.0000146502.25542.4e ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 84 (1) ◽

pp. 36-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

D??sir??e B. Maltais ◽

Michael R. Pierrynowski ◽

Victoria A. Galea ◽

Akira Matsuzaka ◽

Oded Bar-Or

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Habitual Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Walking Economy

Children with cerebral palsy do not achieve healthy physical activity levels

Acta Paediatrica ◽

10.1111/apa.13141 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 104 (11) ◽

pp. 1125-1129 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

LU Bratteby Tollerz ◽

AH Forslund ◽

RM Olsson ◽

H Lidström ◽

U Holmbäck

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Habitual Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy Aged 4 to 5 Years Across All Functional Abilities

Pediatric Physical Therapy ◽

10.1097/pep.0000000000000327 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 8-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Piyapa Keawutan ◽

Kristie L. Bell ◽

Stina Oftedal ◽

Peter S. W. Davies ◽

Robert S. Ware ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Habitual Physical Activity ◽

Functional Abilities ◽

Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/8949757 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Issad Baddou ◽

Asmaa El Hamdouchi ◽

Imane El Harchaoui ◽

Kaoutar Benjeddou ◽

Naima Saeid ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Guideline ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Objectively Measured

Background. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescent plays an important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular health diseases, diabetes, and obesity in adulthood. However, little is known about physical activity levels (PA) and sedentary time among children and adolescents in Morocco. Objective. To examine gender, type of day, and age grade differences in objectively measured sedentary time, physical activity levels, and physical activity guideline attainment among children and adolescents in Morocco. Method. 172 children/adolescents (mean age = 10.92 ± 1.55 years, 49.4% are boys) were recruited for this study and wore a tri-axial accelerometer (GT3X+) for 7 consecutive days. Time spent in sedentary, PA levels, and daily steps were measured and compared according to gender, age grade, and the type of day (weekdays/weekends). Results. In weekdays children/adolescents spent more time in sedentary than weekends (p < 0.001). Boys were eight times more likely to meet the recommendation for at least 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day than girls (OR: 8.569; 95% [CI]: 4.23–17.32), p < 0.001. Conclusion. These findings highlight the need for effective and sustainable strategies and programs aiming to promote physical activity and to reduce sedentary behavior among children and adolescents in Morocco.

Commuting and habitual physical activity levels of adults with cerebral palsy and physiotherapy students as their peers

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ◽

10.1111/dmcn.12778_39 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 57 ◽

pp. 19-19

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Habitual Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physiotherapy Students

Objectively-measured sedentary time and physical activity in a bi-ethnic sample of young children: variation by socio-demographic, temporal and perinatal factors

10.21203/rs.2.18426/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Paul Collings ◽

Sufyan A Dogra ◽

Silvia Costa ◽

Daniel D Bingham ◽

Sally E. Barber

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Children ◽

South Asian ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Light Physical Activity ◽

Asian Children ◽

Vector Magnitude ◽

British Children

Abstract Background: Evidence suggests that South Asian school-aged children and adults are less active compared to the white British population. It is unknown if this generalises to young children. We aimed to describe variability in levels of physical activity and sedentary time in a bi-ethnic sample of young children from a deprived location. Methods: This observational study included 202 South Asian and 140 white British children aged 1.5 to 5y, who provided 3,181 valid days of triaxial accelerometry (Actigraph GT3X+). Variability in sedentary time and physical activity levels were analysed by linear multilevel modelling. Logistic multilevel regression was used to identify factors associated with physical inactivity (failing to perform ≥180 minutes of total physical activity including ≥60 minutes moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day). Results: There were no significant ethnic differences in the overall levels of behaviours; South Asian and white British children spent half of daily time sedentary, just over 40% in light physical activity, and the remaining 7.5 to 8% of time in MVPA. Sedentary time was lower and physical activity levels were higher in older children, and levels of MVPA and vector magnitude counts per minute (CPM) were higher on weekends compared to weekdays. In South Asian children, sedentary time was lower on weekends. Sedentary time was lower and physical activity levels were higher in spring compared to winter in white British children, and in all seasons compared to winter in South Asian children. South Asian children born at high birth weight performed more MVPA, and in both ethnicities there was some evidence that children with older mothers were more sedentary and less active. Sedentary time was higher and light physical activity was lower in South Asian children in the highest compared to the lowest income families. South Asian girls performed less MVPA, registered fewer vector magnitude CPM, and were 3.5 times more likely to be physically inactive than South Asian boys. Conclusions: Sedentary time and physical activity levels vary by socio-demographic, temporal and perinatal characteristics in young children from a deprived location. South Asian girls have the most to gain from efforts to increase physical activity levels.