scholarly journals Childhood Activity on Progression in Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 2I

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brianna N. Brun ◽  
Shelley R. H. Mockler ◽  
Katie M. Laubscher ◽  
Carrie M. Stephan ◽  
Julia A. Collison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Progressive Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
10 Meter Walk Test

Limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2I is a slowly progressive muscular dystrophy due to mutations in the Fukutin-related protein ( FKRP) gene. Clinicians are frequently asked if physical activity is harmful for pediatric patients with limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2I. The primary objective of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between self-reported childhood activity level and motor function and respiratory function in older children and adults with limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2I. We compared retrospective self-reported middle school activity level and sport participation with age at onset of weakness, 10-meter walk test, and forced vital capacity later in life in 41 participants with FKRP mutations. We found no relationship between activity level in childhood and disease course later in life, suggesting that self-directed physical activity in children with limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2I does not negatively affect disease progression and outcome.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Level and Sport Participation in Relation to Musculoskeletal Pain in a Population-Based Study of Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 232596711668554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maren Hjelle Guddal ◽  
Synne Øien Stensland ◽  
Milada Cvancarova Småstuen ◽  
Marianne Bakke Johnsen ◽  
John-Anker Zwart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain

Background: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among adolescents is high, and pain in adolescence increases the risk of chronic pain in adulthood. Studies have shown conflicting evidence regarding associations between physical activity and musculoskeletal pain, and few have evaluated the potential impact of sport participation on musculoskeletal pain in adolescent population samples. Purpose: To examine the associations between physical activity level, sport participation, and musculoskeletal pain in the neck and shoulders, low back, and lower extremities in a population-based sample of adolescents. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence 4. Methods: Data from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (Young-HUNT3) were used. All 10,464 adolescents in the Nord-Trøndelag county of Norway were invited, of whom 74% participated. Participants were asked how often they had experienced pain, unrelated to any known disease or acute injury, in the neck and shoulders, low back, and lower extremities in the past 3 months. The associations between (1) physical activity level (low [reference], medium or high) or (2) sport participation (weekly compared with no/infrequent participation) and pain were evaluated using logistic regression analyses, stratified by sex, and adjusted for age, socioeconomic status, and psychological distress. Results: The analyses included 7596 adolescents (mean age, 15.8 years; SD, 1.7). Neck and shoulder pain was most prevalent (17%). A moderate level of physical activity was associated with reduced odds of neck and shoulder pain (OR = 0.79 [95% CI, 0.66-0.94]) and low back pain (OR = 0.75 [95% CI, 0.62-0.91]), whereas a high level of activity increased the odds of lower extremity pain (OR = 1.60 [95% CI, 1.29-1.99]). Participation in endurance sports was associated with lower odds of neck and shoulder pain (OR = 0.79 [95% CI, 0.68-0.92]) and low back pain (OR = 0.77 [95% CI, 0.65-0.92]), especially among girls. Participation in technical sports was associated with increased odds of low back pain, whereas team sports were associated with increased odds of lower extremity pain. Strength and extreme sports were related to pain in all regions. Conclusion: We found that a moderate physical activity level was associated with less neck and shoulder pain and low back pain, and that participation in endurance sports may be particularly beneficial. Our findings highlight the need for health care professionals to consider the types of sports adolescents participate in when evaluating their musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals Results From South Africa’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S265-S273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Uys ◽  
Susan Bassett ◽  
Catherine E. Draper ◽  
Lisa Micklesfield ◽  
Andries Monyeki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors

Background:We present results of the 2016 Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Card on the current status of physical activity (PA) and nutrition in South African youth. The context in which we interpret the findings is that participation in PA is a fundamental human right, along with the right to “attainment of the highest standard of health.”Methods:The HAKSA 2016 Writing Group was comprised of 33 authorities in physical education, exercise science, nutrition, public health, and journalism. The search strategy was based on peer-reviewed manuscripts, dissertations, and ‘gray’ literature. The core PA indicators are Overall Physical Activity Level; Organized Sport Participation; Active and Outdoor Play; Active Transportation; Sedentary Behaviors; Family and Peer Influences; School; Community and the Built Environment; and National Government Policy, Strategies, and Investment. In addition, we reported on Physical Fitness and Motor Proficiency separately. We also reported on nutrition indicators including Overweight and Under-nutrition along with certain key behaviors such as Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and policies and programs including School Nutrition Programs and Tuck Shops. Data were extracted and grades assigned after consensus was reached. Grades were assigned to each indicator ranging from an A, succeeding with a large majority of children and youth (81% to 100%); B, succeeding with well over half of children and youth (61% to 80%); C, succeeding with about half of children and youth (41% to 60%); D, succeeding with less than half but some children and youth (21% to 40%); and F, succeeding with very few children and youth (0% to 20%); INC is inconclusive.Results:Overall PA levels received a C grade, as we are succeeding with more than 50% of children meeting recommendations. Organized Sports Participation also received a C, and Government Policies remain promising, receiving a B. Screen time and sedentary behavior were a major concern. Under- and over-weight were highlighted and, as overweight is on the rise, received a D grade.Conclusions:In particular, issues of food security, obesogenic environments, and access to activity-supportive environments should guide social mobilization downstream and policy upstream. There is an urgent need for practice-based evidence based on evaluation of existing, scaled up interventions.

scholarly journals Association Between Sports Participation and Sedentary Behavior During School Recess Among Brazilian Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Augusto Santos Silva ◽  
Roberto Jerônimo dos Santos Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Team Sport ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
School Recess

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the association between sports participation and sedentary behavior during school recess among Brazilian adolescents. This study included 2,243 adolescents aged 13-18 years (16.2 ± 1.1), 62.2% females and 37.8% males, enrolled in public high schools in Aracaju, Northeastern Brazil. Sedentary behavior during school recess and sport participation was self-reported. Several factors were examined, including sex, age, skin color, socioeconomic status, maternal education and physical activity level. Sixty percent of adolescents had sedentary behavior during school recess and 57.7% of adolescents reported that they did not participate in any team sport. Additionally, adolescents who did not practice any team sport were 40% more likely (OR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.8) to be sedentary during school recess compared to those who participated in two or more team sports. It is recommended that schools encourage students to engage in sports activities and promote more physical activity during school recess to reduce the sedentary behavior and increase physical activity levels in youth.

scholarly journals The relationship between the physical activity efficacy and physical activity of the middle school students

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
U. Alpkaya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Older Children ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Environments ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the physical activity efficacy and physical activity of the middle school students, according to gender and to analyze the relationship between them. Material: The study group consisted of a total of 701 students from three public secondary schools, 343 of whom were female and 358 were male students. In order to determine the physical activity efficacy of the students, the Physical Activity Efficacy Scale was used, while the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children was used for establishing the level of physical activity. In evaluating the data, descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Pearson correlation tests were used as statistical methods. Results: According to the data obtained by the study, the students’ physical activity efficacy was found to be good, with no difference between the females and the males (p>0.05). The students’ physical activity level was average, while the males were found to be physically more active than the females (p<0.05). A positive correlation was found between the physical activity efficacy and the physical activity of the students (p<0.05). Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, physical activities should be increased during the time of the middle school, which is a part of the period of adolescence. Besides, in order to enhance their physical activity efficacy, the adolescents should be provided with physical activity environments.

scholarly journals MOTIVATION INFLUENCE TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AMONG UNIVERSITY STAFF

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azlan Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Motivation Factors

The level of physical activity is usually affected by high motivation factor. There are many motivational factors such as internal and external factors. Less physical activity or sedentary lifestyle can be defined as the movement of the body equal to the minimum rest metabolic rate. It also refers to the practice of passive physical behavior such as watching television, reading, using the computer, talking on the phone, driving a car, meditate and eat. This study was conducted to determine and investigate the motivation factors that influence people's participation in sport and physical activity level. The survey questionnaire based on the source of "Excercise Motivation Inventory" (EMI-2) and the "International Physical Activity Questionnaire" (IPAQ), which was later, edited to meet the needs of the study. The study looked at the relationship between motivation factors and the level of physical activity and sport participation among university staff who are involved in their daily lives. Findings showed university staff more motivated to do moderate physical activity in daily life. The motive for physical activity is because of appearance and social. Inferential analysis indicated no difference motif employee engagement in physical activity and weight status based on weight. Correlation analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between physical activity and body weight among staff and there was no significant relationship between participation motives with physical activity among employees.

scholarly journals Clinical Determinants of Disease Progression in Patients With Beta-Sarcoglycan Gene Mutations

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Bruna Marchetti ◽  
Luca Valenti ◽  
Yvan Torrente
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Lv Function ◽  
Respiratory Impairment ◽  
Rate Of Decline

Background: Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2E (LGMD 2E), recently renamed as autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy-4 (LGMDR4), is characterized by the lack of beta-sarcoglycan, normally expressed in skeletal muscles and cardiomyocytes. We hypothesized that progressive respiratory and left ventricular (LV) failure in LGMDR4 could be associated with the age and interrelated phenomena of the disease's natural history.Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of the records of 26 patients with LGMDR4. Our primary objective was to compare the rates of decline among creatine phosphokinase (CPK) values, pulmonary function test (PFT) measures, and echocardiographic estimates and to relate them to patients' age.Results: The rates of decline/year of CPK, PFTs, and LV function estimates are significatively bound to age, with the LV ejection fraction (EF) being the strongest independent variable describing disease progression. Moreover, the rate of decline of CPK, PFTs, and LV differed in patients grouped according to their genetic mutations, demonstrating a possible genotype–phenotype correlation. The parallel trend of decline in CPK, PFT, and EF values demonstrates the presence in LGMDR4 of a simultaneous and progressive deterioration in muscular, respiratory, and cardiac function.Conclusions: This study expands the current knowledge regarding the trend of CPK values and cardiac and respiratory impairment in patients with LGMDR4, to optimize the monitoring of these patients, to improve their quality of life, and to provide clinical indices capable of quantifying the effects of any new gene or drug therapy.

scholarly journals Associations between motor coordination and BMI in normal weight and overweight/obese adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Das Virgens Chagas ◽  
Luiz Alberto Batista
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Partial Correlations

Introduction: While evidence suggests that the levels of motor coordination and body mass index (BMI) are positively correlated, little is known about the influence of levels of physical activity on associations between these variables among adolescents. Objective: To analyse the relationships between levels of motor coordination and BMI in normal weight and overweight/obese adolescents, controlling for physical activity levels. Methods: Fifty-six students (50% overweight/obese adolescents), aged 12–14 years old, participated in this study. The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children and the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder were used in order to assess the levels of physical activity and motor coordination, respectively. Bivariate and partial correlations were used to analyse the interrelationships among motor coordination, BMI and physical activity. The analysis of covariance test was used in order to compare the levels of motor coordination between normal weight and overweight adolescents, considering the physical activity level as a covariate. Results: Weak to moderate negative correlations (p < 0.05) were found between motor coordination and BMI in the sample as a whole, normal weight and overweight/obese groups. However, when controlled for physical activity levels. no significant correlation was observed in the normal weight group. Further, overweight/obese adolescents showed lower levels of motor coordination than their normal weight peers Conclusion: Physical activity levels infl uence the association between levels of motor coordination and BMI in normal weight adolescents, but not in their overweight/obese peers.

scholarly journals The role of magnetic resonance imaging of muscles in the differential diagnosis of certain forms and subtypes of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy: case analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
H.V. Palahuta ◽  
O.Ye. Fartushna
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Laboratory Methods ◽  
Progressive Muscular Dystrophy

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a genetically heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by slowly progressing muscle weakness and presents a diagnostic problem in the neurological practice. The combination of clinical, radiological, and laboratory methods of examination plays an important role in referring the patient to genetic counseling and making the correct diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging of muscles is increasingly used to give clues in the primary muscle damage diagnosis, based on specific patterns of muscle lesion. The article provides two clinical cases as an example of an integrated approach to the diagnosis of progressive muscular dystrophy using genetic analysis and magnetic resonance imaging of muscles

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