scholarly journals Fundamental movement skill proficiency and objectively measured physical activity in children with bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Joschtel ◽  
Sjaan R. Gomersall ◽  
Sean Tweedy ◽  
Helen Petsky ◽  
Anne B. Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Respiratory Morbidity ◽  
Accelerometer Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Overarm Throw ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Sedentary Activities

Abstract Background Bronchiectasis is a major contributor to respiratory morbidity and healthcare utilization in children. Children with bronchiectasis exhibit low levels of physical activity (PA) and poor fundamental movement skills (FMS) may be a contributing factor. However, there are no data on FMS’s in this population. The current study assessed FMS proficiency in children with bronchiectasis and examined associations with objectively measured PA. Methods Forty-six children with bronchiectasis (mean age 7.5 ± 2.6 year, 63% Male) were recruited from the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane. PA was measured using the ActiGraph GT3X + accelerometer. Raw accelerometer data were processed into daily time spent in sedentary activities, light-intensity activities and games, walking, running, and moderate-to-vigorous activities and games using a random forest (RF) PA classification algorithm specifically developed for children. Daily MVPA was calculated by summing time spent in walking, running, and moderate-to-vigorous activities and games. FMS were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development 2nd Edition (TGMD-2). Results Fewer than 5% of children demonstrated mastery in the run, gallop, hop, and leap; while fewer than 10% demonstrated mastery for the two-handed strike, overarm throw, and underarm throw. Only eight of the 46 children (17.4%) achieved their age equivalency for locomotor skills, while just four (8.7%) achieved their age equivalency for object control skills. One-way ANCOVA revealed that children achieving their age equivalency for FMS had significantly higher levels of MVPA than children not achieving their age equivalency (51.7 vs 36.7 min/day). When examined by the five activity classes predicted by the RF algorithm, children achieving their age equivalency exhibited significantly greater participation moderate-to-vigorous intensity activities and games (22.1 vs 10.7 min/day). No significant differences were observed for sedentary activities, light-intensity activities and games, walking, and running. Conclusion Children with bronchiectasis exhibit significant delays in their FMS development. However, those who meet their age equivalency for FMS proficiency participate in significantly more daily MVPA than children who do not meet their age-equivalency. Therapeutic exercise programs designed to improve FMS proficiency are thus likely to be beneficial in this population.

scholarly journals Fundamental Movement Skill Proficiency and Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Children with Bronchiectasis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Joschtel ◽  
Sjaan Gomersall ◽  
Sean Tweedy ◽  
Helen Petsky ◽  
Anne Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Random Forest ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Classification Algorithm ◽  
Respiratory Morbidity ◽  
Accelerometer Data ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Sedentary Activities

Abstract Background: Bronchiectasis is a major contributor to respiratory morbidity and healthcare utilization in children. Children with bronchiectasis exhibit low levels of physical activity (PA) and poor fundamental movement skills (FMS) may be a contributing factor. However, there are no data on FMS’s in this patient group. The current study assessed FMS proficiency in children with bronchiectasis and examined associations with objectively measured PA.Methods: Forty-six children with bronchiectasis (mean age 7.5 ± 2.6 y) were recruited from the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane. Daily time spent in sedentary activities, light-intensity activities and games, walking, running, and moderate-to-vigorous activities and games was measured objectively using the ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer. The raw accelerometer data were processed into PA metrics using a random forest PA classification algorithm specifically developed for children. FMS were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development 2nd Edition (TGMD-2).Results: Fewer than 5% of children demonstrated mastery in the run, gallop, hop, and leap; while fewer than 10% demonstrated mastery for the two-handed strike, overarm throw, and underarm throw. The mean Gross Motor Quotient of 82.7 ± 12.8 indicated that, as a group, FMS performance was well below average.Only eight of the 46 children (17.4%) achieved their age equivalency for locomotor skills, while just four (8.7%) achieved their age equivalency for object control skills. Children achieving their age equivalency for FMS exhibited significantly higher levels of PA than children not achieving their age equivalency (51.7 vs 36.7 min/day). When examined by the five activity classes predicted by the random forest PA classification algorithm, children achieving their age equivalency exhibited significantly greater participation moderate-to-vigorous intensity activities and games (22.1 vs 10.7 min/day). No significant differences were observed for sedentary activities, light-intensity activities and games, walking, and running.Conclusion: Children with bronchiectasis exhibit significant delays in their FMS development. However, those who meet their age equivalency for FMS proficiency participate in significantly more daily MVPA than children who do not meet their age-equivalency. Therapeutic exercise programs designed to improve FMS proficiency are thus likely to be beneficial in this patient group.

scholarly journals Objectively quantified physical activity and sedentary behaviour in a young UAE population

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e000957
Author(s):  
Sarah Dalibalta ◽  
Amin Majdalawieh ◽  
Sarah Yousef ◽  
Mohammed Gusbi ◽  
Jason J Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Accelerometer Data ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectivesThere is a lack of public awareness of the importance of engaging in physical activity (PA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nearly 58% of the UAE adult population self-reports as being physically inactive although little accelerometer data currently exists. The aim of this study was to obtain the first dataset that objectively quantifies PA and sedentary behaviour (SB) in young UAE adults.MethodsThis cross-sectional study recruited 140 university students. Body composition and accelerometry was assessed using a Tanita body composition analyser and ActiGraph accelerometer. Differences (p≤0.05) between gender (male vs female) and body mass index (normal vs overweight/obese) were determined using independent samples t-tests and χ2 tests for nominal variables.ResultsBoth males and females spent high amounts of time in SB, encompassing ~80% of waking hours. PA was primarily light intensity (14.1%), although males spent significantly greater time in moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity. Moreover, 50% of males compared with 76.6% of females were classified as sedentary/low active according to daily step counts.ConclusionOur data provide evidence of high levels of SB among young adults in the UAE with PA being predominantly light intensity, therefore, both PA and SB should be carefully monitored in this country.

scholarly journals Associations Between Children’s Physical Activity, Pain and Injuries

2021 ◽  
pp. 003151252110284
Author(s):  
João Paulo de Aguiar Greca ◽  
Thomas Korff ◽  
Jennifer Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Generalized Estimating Equations ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Excessive Weight ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Our aim in this study was to investigate the relationships between physical activity (PA), pain, and injury among children. Secondarily, we examined whether these relationships differed between children with normal versus excessive weight or obesity. This was a cross-sectional study of 102 children (57 girls) aged 8–12 years old. We assessed the prevalence of moderate and vigorous PA using accelerometry over a seven-day period. We examined the associations between moderate PA, vigorous PA, pain presence, and injury presence using generalized estimating equations with a logit link and binomial distribution. We adjusted the obtained models for potential confounders and explored the moderating effect of weight status. We found no association between moderate PA and pain, but time spent in vigorous PA was associated with pain. Neither moderate or vigorous PA were associated with injury, and there was no moderating effect of weight status in these relationships. In summary, we found that objectively measured vigorous PA is associated with pain among 8–12 year old children. While these results should be replicated in longitudinal studies, they suggest that an association between vigorous PA and pain should be considered when developing PA interventions for children.

scholarly journals Objectively measured sedentary behavior and physical activity in a sample of Finnish adults: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauliina Husu ◽  
Jaana Suni ◽  
Henri Vähä-Ypyä ◽  
Harri Sievänen ◽  
Kari Tokola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Objectively Measured

scholarly journals Association between objectively measured body composition, sleep parameters and physical activity in preschool children: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e042669
Author(s):  
Justyna Wyszyńska ◽  
Piotr Matłosz ◽  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
Agnieszka Szybisty ◽  
Paweł Lenik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleep Parameters ◽  
Objectively Measured

ObjectiveAssociations between self-reported sleep duration and obesity indices in children are well recognised; however, there are no studies on associations between objectively measured other sleep parameters and physical activity with body composition in preschoolers. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the associations between sleep parameters and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with body composition indices in preschoolers using objective measures.DesignA cross-sectional study.ParticipantsThe study group consisted of 676 children aged 5–6 years, who were enrolled in kindergartens in the 2017/2018 school year.Outcome measuresSleep parameters and MVPA were measured using accelerometers for 7 days. Bioelectrical impedance analysis was used to estimate body composition.ResultsSleep duration and sleep efficiency were inversely associated with body fat percentage (BFP) (β=−0.013 and β from –0.311 to −0.359, respectively) and body mass index (BMI) (β from −0.005 to −0.006 and from −0.105 to –0.121, respectively), and directly associated with fat-free mass (FFM) (β from 0.010 to 0.011 and from 0.245 to 0.271, respectively) and muscle mass (β from 0.012 to 0.012 and from 0.277 to 0.307, respectively) in unadjusted and adjusted models. BFP was inversely associated with MVPA and positively associated with number of awakenings and sleep periods. Number of sleep periods was inversely associated with FFM, and positively with BMI and muscle mass. Correlation matrix indicated significant correlation between BFP, FFM and muscle mass with sleep duration, sleep efficiency, number of sleep periods and MVPA.ConclusionsPeriodic assessment of sleep parameters and MVPA in relation to body composition in preschool children may be considered, especially in those who are at risk for obesity.

scholarly journals How does the UK childcare energy-balance environment influence anthropometry of children aged 3–4 years? A cross-sectional exploration

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e021520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn R Hesketh ◽  
Sara E Benjamin-Neelon ◽  
Esther M F van Sluijs
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Childhood Obesity ◽  
Family Based ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Objectively Measured

ObjectivesTo assess the association between time spent in care, the childcare energy-balance environment, and preschool-aged children’s body mass index z-score (z-BMI), waist-to-height ratio (WHR) and sum of skinfold thickness (SST).DesignCross-sectional study.Setting and participantsChildren aged 3–4 years were recruited from 30 childcare centres in Cambridgeshire (UK) in 2013.Main outcome measuresObjectively measured height and weight was used to calculate z-BMI; waist circumference and height were used to generate WHR; subscapular and tricep skinfolds were used to calculate SST. Associations between childcare attendance, the nutrition, physical activity, and overall childcare environment, and three anthropometric outcomes were explored using two-level hierarchical regression models, adjusting for demographic and family based confounders.ResultsValid data were available for 196 children (49% female). Time spent in care, the nutrition, physical activity and overall childcare environment were not associated with children’s z-BMI, WHR and SST.ConclusionsChildcare environment and level of attendance were not associated with UK preschool-aged children’s anthropometry. The childcare environment has been central to intervention efforts to prevent/reduce early childhood obesity, yet other factors, including child-level, family level, wider environmental and policy-level factors warrant substantial attention when considering obesity prevention strategies for young children.

Associations of Light, Moderate to Vigorous, and Total Physical Activity With the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in 4,652 Community-Dwelling 70-Year-Olds: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Marcel Ballin ◽  
Peter Nordström ◽  
Anna Nordström
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Steps Per Day

In this cross-sectional study, the authors investigated the associations of objectively measured physical activity (PA) with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in older adults. Accelerometer-derived light-intensity PA, moderate to vigorous PA, and steps per day were measured in (N = 4,652) 70-year-olds in Umeå, Sweden, during May 2012–November 2019. The MetS was assessed according to the American Heart Association/ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute criteria. The prevalence of MetS was 49.3%. Compared with the reference, the odds ratios for MetS in increasing quartiles of light-intensity PA were 0.91 (0.77–1.09), 0.75 (0.62–0.89), and 0.66 (0.54–0.80). For moderate to vigorous PA, the corresponding odds ratios were 0.79 (0.66–0.94), 0.67 (0.56–0.80), and 0.56 (0.46–0.67). For steps per day, the odds ratios were 0.65 (0.55–0.78), 0.55 (0.46–0.65), and 0.45 (0.36–0.55). In summary, this study shows that greater amounts of PA, regardless of intensity, are associated with lower odds of MetS. With the limitation of being an observational study, these findings may have implications for the prevention of MetS in older adults.

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