scholarly journals Meta-analysis of process- oriented motor interventions (sensory integration, perceptual-motor and neuro developmental) on children's motor skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (105) ◽  
pp. 1631-1650
Author(s):  
Moslem Rokhfard ◽  
Ilnaz Sajjadian ◽  
Amir Ghamarani ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Process Oriented

Improvement in Academic Achievement through Enhancement of Perceptual and Sensory Integrative Functioning

1982 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth H. Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Sensory Information ◽  
Academic Progress ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Academic Problems ◽  
Perceptual Functioning ◽  
Language And Cognition

The interdependence of psychological functions such as motor skills, perception, language, and cognition has been well documented by many (Hebb, Piaget, Kephart, Johnson and Myklebust, Frostig, Ayres, and de Quiros, to name a few). It is also quite well established that disorders of perception are concomitants of early academic problems. It is reported by Crosby and Liston (1976) that at least 10 per cent and perhaps as many as 15 per cent of children entering first grade may have neurologically based problems which will inhibit their academic progress. The process of learning is highly dependent upon adequate perceptual functioning (ability to interpret stimuli from the sense organs) as well as sensory integration (ability to filter, organize and integrate sensory information).

scholarly journals Biomarkers of environmental manganese exposure and associations with childhood neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Liu ◽  
Yongjuan Xin ◽  
Qianwen Li ◽  
Yanna Shang ◽  
Zhiguang Ping ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Behavioral Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Manganese Exposure ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Abstract Background Although prior studies showed a correlation between environmental manganese (Mn) exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders in children, the results have been inconclusive. There has yet been no consistent biomarker of environmental Mn exposure. Here, we summarized studies that investigated associations between manganese in biomarkers and childhood neurodevelopment and suggest a reliable biomarker. Methods We searched PubMed and Web of Science for potentially relevant articles published until December 31th 2019 in English. We also conducted a meta-analysis to quantify the effects of manganese exposure on Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and the correlations of manganese in different indicators. Results Of 1754 citations identified, 55 studies with 13,388 subjects were included. Evidence from cohort studies found that higher manganese exposure had a negative effect on neurodevelopment, mostly influencing cognitive and motor skills in children under 6 years of age, as indicated by various metrics. Results from cross-sectional studies revealed that elevated Mn in hair (H-Mn) and drinking water (W-Mn), but not blood (B-Mn) or teeth (T-Mn), were associated with poorer cognitive and behavioral performance in children aged 6–18 years old. Of these cross-sectional studies, most papers reported that the mean of H-Mn was more than 0.55 μg/g. The meta-analysis concerning H-Mn suggested that a 10-fold increase in hair manganese was associated with a decrease of 2.51 points (95% confidence interval (CI), − 4.58, − 0.45) in Full Scale IQ, while the meta-analysis of B-Mn and W-Mn generated no such significant effects. The pooled correlation analysis revealed that H-Mn showed a more consistent correlation with W-Mn than B-Mn. Results regarding sex differences of manganese associations were inconsistent, although the preliminary meta-analysis found that higher W-Mn was associated with better Performance IQ only in boys, at a relatively low water manganese concentrations (most below 50 μg/L). Conclusions Higher manganese exposure is adversely associated with childhood neurodevelopment. Hair is the most reliable indicator of manganese exposure for children at 6–18 years of age. Analysis of the publications demonstrated sex differences in neurodevelopment upon manganese exposure, although a clear pattern has not yet been elucidated for this facet of our study.

scholarly journals Return to Sport, integrating the process from conventional rehabilitation up to reconditioning: a narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 253-260
Author(s):  
Pavel Loeza-Magaña ◽  
Héctor R. Quezada-González ◽  
Pedro I. Arias-Vázquez
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Return To Sports ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Sports Team ◽  
Communication And Coordination ◽  
Sports Activities

Introduction: The process of return to sport after injury, has traditionally been approached in 2 separate stages; first the athlete is treated the medical service through conventional rehabilitation processes and is then referred to the sports team (coach and / or physical trainer) who complete the return to the sport activity. This approach may lack communication and coordination between both teams and may be insufficient for the demands of the current sports environment, causing longer processes of return to sport and greater risk of re-injury. The objective of this manuscript is to document the current models of return to sport, its stages, objectives and contents. Material and method: A comprehensive review of publications was carried out, including observational studies, clinical trials, reviews, consensus, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, related to treatment, rehabilitation, readaptation and return to sport. Results: The description of a model of return to sports of gradual progression that includes 3 stages was found: return to participation, readaptation to sport and return to maximum sports performance. The stage of return to participation aims to eliminate the symptoms and regain the functionality of the athlete in their non-sports activities, through conventional rehabilitation processes. The stage of readaptation to sport aims to achieve asymptomatic performance of training and competition activities, through the rehabilitation of deficiencies caused by the injury and the maintenance and / or development of motor skills with modified training. The stage of return to maximum sports performance includes specific sports training to reach the level of performance prior to the injury. Conclusions: This model could be associated with greater success in returning to sports activity and lower risk of recurrence of the injury.

scholarly journals Effects of Physical Exercise on Motor Skills and Body Composition of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Detailed Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Milan Mitic ◽  
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Marko Aleksandrovic ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) make up about 2% of the total population, in addition to the cognitive and social problems which they face, physical abilities are at a very low level, during life. At the same time, people with ID show deficits in motor status which is associated with poor perception of information and inability to execute movements and with constant variation of body status indicators. The aim of this detailed review was to summarize previous works that examined the effects that regular physical activity has on motor and physical status in ID. The following index databases were used to collect adequate literature: GoogleScholar, PubMed, SciIndex, ResearchGate, MEDLINE. A systematic review of the available literature was performed in accordance with the guidelines of the Preferred Reports for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The training processes of people with ID are adapted to the level of disability. Research that has studied the effects of adequate and regular physical activity highlights the importance of these programs in reducing the consequences and improving the quality of life of this population, improving motor skills and body composition, in the future this knowledge should be combined with the benefits of nutritional programs to see the overall effects on motor skills and body composition in people with ID, so future research examining long-term positive sides is necessary.

The Effects of Physical Exercise on Functional Outcomes in the Treatment of ADHD: A Meta-Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 644-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruta Vysniauske ◽  
Lot Verburgh ◽  
Jaap Oosterlaan ◽  
Marc L. Molendijk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Objective: An increasing number of studies suggest possible beneficial effects of exercise in alleviating ADHD functional outcomes. The current study provides a quantitative meta-analysis of the available studies investigating this relationship. Method: Studies reporting on the effects of physical exercise on motor skills and executive functions in children with ADHD were identified through Cochrane, PsycInfo, PubMed, Web of Science databases. Ten publications were selected. Random-effects model was used to calculate effect sizes. Results: There was a significant effect of exercise on ADHD functional outcomes ( g = 0.627). Longer exercise intervention duration was consistently associated with larger effect sizes. Effect sizes were not related to exercise intensity, mean age of participants, or gender distribution. Conclusion: Results suggest that exercise has a modest positive impact on ADHD functional outcomes, such as executive functions and motor skills, with longer interventions yielding better results.

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