EFFECTIVENESS OF NORDIC WALKING AND PHYSICAL TRAINING IN IMPROVING BALANCE AND BODY COMPOSITION OF PERSONS WITH DOWN SYNDROME

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (82) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Amadeusz Skiba ◽  
Agnieszka Stopa ◽  
Iwona Sulowska ◽  
Wiesław Chwała ◽  
Anna Marchewka
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Nordic Walking

Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Nordic Walking training and physical training on the balance and body composition in adult people with Down syndrome. Basic procedures We enrolled 32 subjects with Down syndrome, aged 25-40 years with moderate intellectual disability. They were randomly divided into three groups: Nordic Walking training group, physical training group and control group with no intervention. Training sessions were held for 10 weeks at a frequency of 3 times a week. Subjects were examined twice: 1 week before training and a week immediately after intervention. To evaluate balance we applied modified Clinical Test for Sensory Integration and Balance (mCTSIB) on BioSway platform. Evaluation of body composition was assessed with Tanita Body Composition Analyzer TBF – 300. Results After training, in the mCTSIB statistically significant changes were observed only in the Nordic Walking group. In the control group in the mCTSIB the changes were not reported. There were observed improvements in the body composition after Nordic Walking training and in the control group there were deteriorated. Conclusions The research shows that regular physical activity such as Nordic Walking training has positive influence on the balance in people with Down syndrome. The changes were greater in people participated in Nordic Walking training rather than physical training. Both of the study groups presented improvement compared to controls. Key words: Down syndrome, Nordic Walking, disability, balance, stability, BMI, mCTSIB, body composition, rehabilitation

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nordic Walking Training in Improving the Gait of Persons with Down Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Skiba ◽  
Jakub Marchewka ◽  
Amadeusz Skiba ◽  
Szymon Podsiadło ◽  
Iwona Sulowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Kinematic Parameters ◽  
Nordic Walking ◽  
Infrared Video ◽  
Spatiotemporal Parameters

People with Down syndrome (DS) show dysfunction of gait, expressed by disturbed character of angular changes and values of the spatiotemporal parameters as compared to the physiological norm. It is known that exercises and various activities have positive effect on balance and gait, but there are only a few scientific proofs concerning above-mentioned in people with DS. Furthermore, the effect of Nordic Walking (NW) training on gait in people with DS is unexplored. We enrolled 22 subjects with DS, aged 25-40 years, with moderate intellectual disability. Participants were randomly divided into 2 groups: NW training group which underwent 10 weeks of training at a frequency of 3 times a week and control group with no specific intervention. Subjects were examined twice: 1 week before training and a week immediately after intervention. Gait was evaluated by the Vicon 250: a computerized system of three-dimensional analysis of motion, connected to 5 infrared video cameras. We conducted mixed-design ANOVA model to assess the effects of time and type of training on spatiotemporal parameters. We found significant favorable time by group interaction in the following parameters: step length in right leg: F(1,15) =14,47, p=0.002; left leg accordingly F(1,15) =5,15, p=0.038, cycle length in right leg: F(1,15) =14,48, p=0.002; left leg accordingly F(1,15) =15,09, p=0.001; and gait standardised speed F(1,15) =5,35, p=0.035. Statistically significant changes were observed in numerous kinematic parameters of ankle, knee, pelvis, and shoulder in NW group. Regular NW training has positive influence on selected spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters in people with Down Syndrome and may be an attractive and safe form of rehabilitation.

scholarly journals The characteristic of the component body composition of athletes involved in game-based and cyclic kinds of sports

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
S. V. Gudimov ◽  
A. N. Shkrebko ◽  
I. A. Osetrov ◽  
I. E. Pleshcheev ◽  
M. A. Kuznetsov
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Cell Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Body Weight Index

Objective: to determine a component body composition of students specializing in volleyball and athletics and to conduct a comparative analysis of the results.Materials and methods: the study was conducted at the Department of physical training and sports at the Yaroslavl State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The study included students from different groups of physical training: volleyball (10 men and 10 women), athletics (10 women) (experimental groups), and first­year students that attended physical training classes (14 men and 16 women) (control group).Results: significant differences were revealed between the anthropometric measurements in the experimental groups of the studied women and between the results of anthropometric measurements in the female volleyball players, female athletes, and students from the control group. Significant differences were revealed in the component body composition of the studied women from the experimental and control groups. The analysis of the results of anthropometric measurements in the experimental and control groups of men did not reveal any significant differences between the parameters. Bioimpedancemetry revealed significant differences in the composition of the internal milieu of volleyball players in comparison with the control group.Conclusions: 1. differences were revealed in the component composition of the body of female athletes involved in game­based and cyclic kinds of sport as well as in the parameters of bio­impedance of female volleyball players and the control group. Female volleyball players had higher parameters of total body fluids, intracellular and extracellular fluids, fat­free, fat, and active cell mass in comparison with female light athletes and the control group. The differences in the obtained results were more significant in the experimental groups. 2. Bio­impendance analysis of men showed significant differences in the component body composition of volleyball players in comparison with untrained students. The parameters of total body fluids, fat­free, fat, and active cell mass in sportsmen exceeded the same parameters in the control group. 3. Differences were established in the anthropometric parameters depending on the sport­oriented specialization of female students. Female volleyball players had higher values of mass, length, body weight index, and body surface area, the circumferences of the pelvis, thighs, and wrists in comparison with the results obtained in female light athletes. Similar differences were revealed in the anthropometric parameters of female volleyball players and students from the control group. Significantly lower values of the body weight index, circumference of the chest and pelvis of female athletes were registered in comparison with students from the control group. Male volleyball players did not have significant differences in the anthropometric parameters. They tended to have an increase in the body mass, length and surface area of the body, circumference of the chest, thighs, and wrists.

scholarly journals Effect of combined aerobic and resistance training in body composition of obese postmenopausal women

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrício E. Rossi ◽  
Camila Buonani ◽  
Juliana Viezel ◽  
Eduardo P. da Silva ◽  
Tiego A. Diniz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Training Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Training Protocol

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 16-week program of combined aerobic and resistance training on the body composition of postmenopausal women who are obese. The participants were divided into two groups: training group (TG, n = 37) and non-trained control group (CG, n = 18). The trunk fat, fat mass, percentage of fat mass and fat-free mass were estimated using DXA. Three nonconsecutive 24-hour dietary recalls were conducted. The training protocol consisted of 50 minutes of resistance training followed by 30 minutes of aerobic training. After the 16-week training program, differences were observed in trunk fat (CG= 0.064 x TG= -0.571 Kg; p-value = .020), fat mass (CG= -0.088 x TG= -1.037 Kg; p-value = .020) and fat-free mass (CG= -0.388 x TG= 1.049 Kg; p = .001). Therefore, a 16-week program of systematic combined aerobic and resistance training in obese postmenopausal women was effective in improving fat-free mass and decreasing both whole and abdominal adiposity.

scholarly journals AEROBIC TRAINING IN OBESE ADOLESCENTS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-285
Author(s):  
Priscyla Praxedes Gomes ◽  
Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado ◽  
Camila Tenório Calazans de Lira ◽  
Thiago Ricardo dos Santos Tenório ◽  
João Paulo Botero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intensity Training

ABSTRACT Introduction: The prevalence of excess weight/obesity in adolescence has increased, and physical training may be effective in combating this scenario. Objective: To analyze the effect of different intensities of aerobic training on the body composition of obese adolescents undergoing multidisciplinary intervention. Methods: In this study, 107 pubertal (Tanner 3 and 4), obese (BMI=34.72±4.10 kg/m²) adolescents (14.85±1.44 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: high intensity training (HITG – ventilatory threshold I (VTI)); low intensity training (LITG – 20% below the VTI) and control group (CG), without intervention. The adolescents in the HITG and LITG underwent nutritional and psychological (1x/week) and clinical (1 x/month) follow-up and physical training (3x/week) for 12 weeks. Results: Reductions in fat mass (FM) and body fat percentage (BFP) (p< 0.001) and an increase in fat-free mass (FFM) (p<0.001) were observed in all groups. There was a reduction in BMI only in the experimental groups (p<0.001). Conclusion: The effects of multidisciplinary treatment on the body composition of obese adolescents occur independently of the intensity of aerobic physical training. Level of Evidence I; High quality randomized clinical studies with or without statistically significant difference, but with narrow confidence intervals.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Swimming Program in Adolescents with Down Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7441
Author(s):  
Alicja Naczk ◽  
Ewa Gajewska ◽  
Mariusz Naczk
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Arm Movement ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Arm Strength ◽  
Trunk Strength

The aim of this study was to estimate the influence of a 33-week swimming program on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). Twenty-two adolescents diagnosed with DS were randomly allocated into the training group (T) and the control group (C). The T group participated in 33 weeks of water-based exercise and a swimming program while the control group maintained their normal daily activity. Following thirty-three weeks of swimming program, body mass, body fat, and BMI of the T group decreased significantly (from 56.8 ± 7.97 kg to 55.0 ± 7.11 kg, from 15.1 ± 4.47 kg to 13.2 ± 3.92 kg, and from 25.1 ± 2.37 to 24.0 ± 2.05, respectively) while a significant increase was recorded in C (from 57.3 ± 8.43 kg to 59.7 ± 8.29 kg, from 14.5 ± 2.76 kg to 16.0 ± 3.11 kg, and from 25.4 ± 2.46 to 26.0 ± 2.72, respectively). Moreover, significant improvement in aerobic capacity in the T group was noted; VO2max (mL/kg/min) increased by 16.3% in T and decreased by 4.8% in C. Improvement in static arm strength, trunk strength and endurance/functional strength were noted in T, while the parameters did not change in C. The speed of arm movement, balance and flexibility did not change following the intervention. Also, the aquatic skills improved significantly in the training group. Changes in C were not significant. The results of our study indicate that 33-week swimming program significantly improved health status and swimming skills in adolescents with DS.

scholarly journals The Effect of Recreational Physical Activity Training on Bio-motor Characteristics of Secondary School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Abdullah Güllü ◽  
Esin Güllü
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
School Students

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of recreational physical activity training on biomotor characteristics of 12-age group secondary school students. A total of 116 physically inactive male students in secondary school participated in this study as healthy and volunteer. Participants were divided randomly into three groups: the recreational soccer training group (SG; n: 43; height: 146.51±9.01 cm; weight: 37.73±12.20 kg), the recreational volleyball training group (VG; n: 37; height: 146.97±7.19 cm; weight: 42.04±11.39 kg) and the control group (CG; n: 36; height: 141.53±8.27 cm; weight: 39.62±11.72 kg). SG and VG completed their recreational physical activities in 2 days a week for 24 weeks. The body composition, speed, agility, flexibility, strength, anaerobic power and aerobic power values were measured. The paired-samples t-test and one-way ANOVA with multiple comparisons were used for evaluations of the groups. The level of significance was used at 0.05. The results of the body composition and bio-motor capacities were significantly higher in favor of SG and VG than CG. In conclusion, recreational soccer and volleyball trainings may be proposed as entertaining physical activities that stimulate both body composition and bio-motor capacities.

scholarly journals Effects of two programs of exercise on body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Barboza Seron ◽  
Renan Alvarenga C. Silva ◽  
Marcia Greguol
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Objective: To investigate the effects of a 12 week aerobic and resistance exercise on body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with 41 adolescents with Down syndrome, aged 15.5±2.7 years, divided into three groups: Aerobic Training Group (ATG; n=16), Resisted Training Group (RTG; n=15) and Control Group (CG; n=10). There were two types of training: aerobic, with intensity of 50-70% of the heart rate reserve 3 times/week, and resisted, with intensity of 12 maximum repetitions 2 times week. Both trainings were applied during a 12-week period. The percentage of fat evaluation was performed using plethysmography with Bod Pod(r) equipment. Waist circumference (WC), body weight and height were also measured. Paired t-test was used to compare variables before and after the exercise program. Results: The percentage of body fat did not change significantly for both groups that participated in the training intervention. However, CG showed a significant increase in this variable (31.3±7.2 versus 34.0±7.9). On the other hand, body mass index (BMI) and WC were significantly reduced for ATG (BMI: 27.0±4.4 and 26.5±4.2; WC: 87.3±11.1 and 86.2±9.7), while RTG and GC showed no differences in these variables. Conclusions: The aerobic and resisted training programs maintained body fat levels. ATG significantly reduced BMI and WC measures. Individuals who did not attend the training intervention increased their percentage of fat.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR 7-9 YEAR OLD JUDOISTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Shuba ◽  
Victoria Shuba
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Training Stage ◽  
Single Organism ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Individual

Judo is a detailed system of movements that allows you to govern the body as a harmoniously single organism capable of developing the physical abilities and functional fitness of athletes. In the conditions of competitive activity in judo the individual multivariate way of technical and tactical performance in the form of the throws, restraints, painful and suffocating locks is observed. Performing all these techniques requires strength, endurance, instant speed and coordination skills. The purpose of the article is improvement the methods of general and special physical training development for 7-9 year-old judokas. The experimentation facility was Children's and Youth Sports School № 11, Zaporizhia. It was attended by 43 boys aged 7-9 who were divided into control (n=21) and experimental (n=22) groups, all boys were classified in the main medical group. All sportsmen were in the primary training stage. The research paper describes the improved method of 7-9 year-old judokas training. The method determines and theoretically justifies correspondence of physical exercises and proportionality of muscle loading with functional peculiarities for child’s body. The method is based on multifaceted special preparation that helps to broaden motion behavior experience of young judokas and create appropriate base for their general technical preparedness. The efficiency of the developed method was investigated when comparing the obtained indicators in the control and experimental groups. The percentage increase in indicators was divided into three groups: the smallest, average and highest. But in the experimental group all indicators improved, in the control group - some of them improved slightly, others did not undergo significant changes. In accordance to the research, there is a positive influence of the improved methodology on the development of general and special physical preparedness level among 7-9 year-old judokas.

scholarly journals Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 5017
Author(s):  
Joanna M. Bukowska ◽  
Małgorzata Jekiełek ◽  
Dariusz Kruczkowski ◽  
Tadeusz Ambroży ◽  
Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
The Body ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Body Balance

Background: The aim of the study is to assess the body balance and podological parameters and body composition of young footballers in the context of the control of football training. Methods: The study examined the distribution of the pressure of the part of the foot on the ground, the arch of the foot, and the analysis of the body composition of the boys. The pressure center for both feet and the whole body was also examined. The study involved 90 youth footballers from Olsztyn and Barczewo in three age groups: 8–10 years, 11–13 years old, and 14–16 years. The study used the Inbody 270 body composition analyzer and the EPSR1, a mat that measures the pressure distribution of the feet on the ground. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences in almost every case for each area of the foot between the groups of the examined boys. The most significant differences were observed for the metatarsal area and the left heel. In the case of stabilization of the whole body, statistically significant differences were noted between all study groups. In the case of the body composition parameters, in the examined boys, a coherent direction of changes was noticed for most of them. The relationships and correlations between the examined parameters were also investigated. The significance level in the study was set at p < 0.05. Conclusions: Under the training rigor, a statistically significant increase in stability was observed with age. The total length of the longitudinal arch of both feet of the examined boys showed a tendency to flatten in direct proportion to the age of the examined boys. Mean values of the body composition parameters reflect changes with the ontogenetic development, basic somatic parameters (body height and weight) and training experience, and thus with the intensity and volume of training. This indicates a correct training process that does not interfere with the proper development of the body in terms of tissue and biochemical composition.

scholarly journals A randomised, open label comparative study of hydroxychloroquine with betamethasone oral mini pulse in the management of patients with alopecia areata

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Jeyasudha Jambusayee ◽  
Kulur Mukhyaprana Sudha
Keyword(s):  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Autoimmune Disorder ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Pulse Therapy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss on scalp and other parts of the body and leading to poor self-esteem and anxiety in patients. Treatment with topical or systemic drugs like steroids or other immunosuppressants is associated with adverse effects. Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug, with T cell modulating function. This study was undertaken to assess the safety, efficacy and tolerability of Hydroxychloroquine in Alopecia areata compared to betamethasone oral mini pulse (OMP) therapy. Methods: 60 patients with alopecia areata were randomized into two groups of 30 each. Control group received tab. betamethasone 5 mg/day on two consecutive days of week for 12 weeks and Study group received tab. hydroxychloroquine 200 mg/day for 12 weeks. They were followed-up for further 12 weeks. Scale of alopecia tool, dermatology life quality index and global assessment at baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks were used to assess the outcome.Results: 94 patients were screened and 60 patients were included. All patients completed the study. At the end of 12 weeks, there was a statistically significant reduction in SALT and DLQI scores in both control and study groups. But at the end of 24 weeks, the study group showed an increase in the scores. Relapses were more in the study group. No significant difference in the incidence of adverse events was noted between the two groups.Conclusions: Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg/day is less efficacious in the management of alopecia areata in comparison to betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy.

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