Hopping skill in individuals with Down syndrome: A qualitative and quantitative assessment

Quinzi, Federico; Camomilla, Valentina; Bratta, Cecilia; Piacentini, Maria Francesca; Sbriccoli, Paola; Vannozzi, Giuseppe

doi:10.1016/j.humov.2021.102821

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“…Participants were equipped with two three-axial magneto-inertial measurement units (MIMU; Pivot, Turingsense Inc. full scale: ±16 g e ± 2000 deg/s) operating at 200 sample/s. The two MIMUs were firmly attached to the lateral malleolus of the dominant lower limb and in the posterior aspect of the lower back, approximately overlying the L3-L4 vertebrae as previously reported (Bergamini et al 2014;Quinzi et al 2021), using elastic bands. Before sensor positioning, the MIMUs were calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions.…”

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“…2014; Quinzi et al . 2021), using elastic bands. Before sensor positioning, the MIMUs were calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While no quantitative biomechanical studies on kicking are available for individuals with DS, available data considering a different motor skill, that is, one‐legged forward hopping, already highlighted biomechanical differences such as rotational kinematics about the cranio‐caudal axis (Quinzi et al . 2021), which are expected to impact also the kicking skill in individuals with DS.…”

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“…In particular, Lees et al (2010) reported that skilled kickers exploit almost the entire pelvis range of motion about the medio-lateral axis of the body and, more importantly, that a rapid variation of the orientation of the pelvis about the medio-lateral and cranio-caudal axes occurs approximately 50 ms before ball contact. While no quantitative biomechanical studies on kicking are available for individuals with DS, available data considering a different motor skill, that is, one-legged forward hopping, already highlighted biomechanical differences such as rotational kinematics about the cranio-caudal axis (Quinzi et al 2021), which are expected to impact also the kicking skill in individuals with DS.…”

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Assessing motor competence in kicking in individuals with Down syndrome through wearable motion sensors

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Camomilla

Sbriccoli

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J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Kicking a ball is a very frequent action in sport and leisure time activities and a low proficiency in this skill could limit the participation in recreational sport activities. This issue is emphasised in individuals with Down syndrome (IDS) for which data about motor competence in kicking are limited to children. Here, we aim at evaluating the kicking competence of IDS combining a qualitative and a quantitative method. Methods Twenty-three adult IDS and 21 typically developed individuals (ITD) volunteered to participate in the study. Peak-to-peak 3D linear acceleration and angular velocity were recorded at 200 samples/s using two inertial measurement units placed on the lower back and lateral malleolus of the dominant limb during kicking. Motor competence in kicking was assessed according to the criteria proposed in the test of gross motor development version 3 (TGMD-3). Results Individuals with Down syndrome showed lower motor competence (ITD: 5.9 ± 1.2; IDS: 3.2 ± 2.0) and lower angular velocities about the cranio-caudal (ITD: 3.0 ± 1.8; IDS: 2.1 ± 1.1 rad/s) and medio-lateral axes (ITD: 4.5 ± 1.5; IDS: 3.0 ± 1.1 rad/s) of the trunk compared with ITD. Shank angular velocity about the medio-lateral axis was lower in IDS (ITD: 14.3.6 ± 4.0; IDS: 9.9 ± 2.8 rad/s). Conclusions The lower trunk angular velocity in IDS may limit the possibility to rely on the proximalto-distal sequencing commonly observed in kicking and generate high shank angular velocity upon ball impact. The lower trunk angular velocity may result from orthopaedic features of the pelvic girdle and possibly from a poorer neuromuscular control of core muscles.

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“…2014; Quinzi et al . 2021), using elastic bands. Before sensor positioning, the MIMUs were calibrated according to the manufacturer's instructions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Assessing motor competence in kicking in individuals with Down syndrome through wearable motion sensors

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“…Unfortunately, similar research on adults with DS is not available. A couple of recent studies using a combined qualitative and quantitative approach [ 27 , 28 ] showed poorer motor competence in adults with DS compared to typically developed (TD) peers in both a locomotor and a ballistic skill. However, a comprehensive assessment of motor competence in adults with DS is still lacking.…”

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Motor Competence in Individuals with Down Syndrome: Is an Improvement Still Possible in Adulthood?

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Vannozzi

Camomilla

et al. 2022

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In children, motor competence (MC) and the amount of physical activity are tightly interconnected. In adults with Down syndrome (DS), MC has been poorly addressed, resulting in a limited understanding of the possibility to improve MC over time. Here, we aim to: (1) investigate MC in adults with DS by comparing them with a group of typically developed peers and (2) verify the effect of an adapted karate program on MC. Adults with DS (DSG; n = 57) and typically developed adults (TDG; n = 21) performed the Test of Gross Motor Development version 3 (TGMD-3). The total TGMD-3 score (TOTTGMD-3), the locomotor (LOCTGMD-3), and object control (OBJTGMD-3) scores were computed. After a 40 week adapted karate program, DSG (n = 37) underwent the post-training TGMD-3 assessment. Compared to TDG, DSG showed lower TOTTGMD-3 (DSG: 45.5 ± 17.3; TDG: 77.3 ± 9.5), LOCTGMD-3 (DSG: 22.2 ± 10.0; TDG: 36.2 ± 7.6) and OBJTGMD-3 (DSG: 23.3 ± 10.9; TDG: 41.1 ± 5.6). After the training, TOTTGMD-3, LOCTGMD-3 and OBJTGMD-3 increased by 35.6%, 30.0% and 40.7%, respectively. Our results suggest that MC acquisition does not evolve into a mature form in adulthood in individuals with DS. Moreover, a brief exposure to an adapted karate program induces an increase in motor competence in DS, even in adulthood.

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Effect of a Cognitive Function and Social Skills-Based Digital Exercise Therapy Using IoT on Motor Coordination in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disability

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Kwon

Youm

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This study aimed to determine the effects of a virtual reality exercise program based on cognitive function and social skills on motor coordination in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Thirty-five children with IDD were randomly assigned to either the cognitive function and social skills-based virtual reality exercise system (CS-VR) group or the conventional virtual reality exercise system (C-VR) group. Before and after the intervention, each participant was tested for motor coordination (extended horizontal jump, hop, stationary dribble, overarm throw) and exercise performance (standing long jump, YMCA step test). Compared with the C-VR group, the CS-VR group showed significant improvements in motor coordination in terms of extended horizontal jump, hop, and overarm throw (p < 0.01, p < 0.05, and p < 0.01, respectively). In addition, compared with the C-VR group, the CS-VR group showed a significant increase in standing long jump (p < 0.01), although no significant between-group variation was found in stationary dribble and recovery heart rate (RHR) as part of the YMCA step test (p > 0.05, and p > 0.05, respectively). These results suggest that for the development of motor skills in children with IDD, it is essential to develop an exercise program that reflects the levels of cognitive functions and social skills of these children.

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Hopping skill in individuals with Down syndrome: A qualitative and quantitative assessment

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Assessing motor competence in kicking in individuals with Down syndrome through wearable motion sensors

Assessing motor competence in kicking in individuals with Down syndrome through wearable motion sensors

Motor Competence in Individuals with Down Syndrome: Is an Improvement Still Possible in Adulthood?

Effect of a Cognitive Function and Social Skills-Based Digital Exercise Therapy Using IoT on Motor Coordination in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disability

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