The Benefits of Physical Activity for Youth with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Johnson, Connie C.

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“…There is an increasing body of literature showing that children with a chronic disease or condition are able to improve their physical fitness levels through an exercise training program (Klijn et al, 2004;Edouard et al, 2007;Takken et al, 2007;Verschuren et al, 2007;Van Brussel et al, 2008;Johnson, 2009). However, a frequently encountered problem is the deconditioning after the cessation of the structured exercise training program (Verschuren et al, 2007;Van Brussel et al, 2008).…”

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Validation of the Actiheart activity monitor for measurement of activity energy expenditure in children and adolescents with chronic disease

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Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop an activity energy expenditure (AEE) prediction equation for the Actiheart activity monitor for use in children with chronic disease. Subjects/Methods: In total, 63 children, aged 8-18 years with different types of chronic disease (juvenile arthritis, hemophilia, dermatomyositis, neuromuscular disease, cystic fibrosis or congenital heart disease) participated in an activity testing session, which consisted of a resting protocol, working on the computer, sweeping, hallway walking, steps and treadmill walking at three different speeds. During all activities, actual AEE was measured with indirect calorimetry and the participants wore an Actiheart on the chest. Resting EE and resting heart rate were measured during the resting protocol and heart rate above sleep (HRaS) was calculated. Results: Mixed linear modeling produced the following prediction equation:Estimated AEE ðJ=kg= minÞ ¼ À93:7 þ ð4:8ÂHRaSÞþð0:04ÂAccelerometer CountsÞþð39:8ÂGender ðgirls ¼ 0; boys ¼ 1ÞÞ:This equation results in a nonsignificant mean difference of 2.1 J/kg/min (limits of agreement: À144.2 to 148.4 J/kg/min) for the prediction of AEE from the Actiheart compared with actual AEE. Conclusions: The Actiheart is valid for the use of AEE determination when using the new prediction equation for groups of children with chronic disease. However, the prediction error limits the use of the equation in individual subjects.

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“…In addition, it provides learning opportunities and offers a social context. This group has however limited access to recreational activities (Aitchison 2003;Patterson & Pegg 2009;Darcy & Taylor 2009;Johnson 2009). …”

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Disability, Riding, and Identity: A Qualitative Study on the Influence of Riding on the Identity Construction of People with Disabilities

Wanneberg

2014

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

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Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were used to examine the influence of riding on the identity construction of people with disabilities. The fifteen participants, three men and twelve women, were between fifteen and sixty-five years old and have various physical disabilities.The data analysis derives from identity theory, a social-psychological theory that understands identity as an interaction between the individual and society. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were used to examine the influence of riding on the identity construction of people with disabilities. The fifteen participants, three men and twelve women, were between fifteen and sixty-five years old and have various physical disabilities. The data analysis derives from identity theory, a social-psychological theory that understands identity as an interaction between the individual and society. The findings show that (i) the informants either acquire a new identity as a rider or they resume with the rider identity they had before their illness or accident; (ii) riding offers a link to their previous lives; and (iii) riding helps to focus on what the informants can do, and not, as this group is often viewed by society, on what they cannot do. The findings thus show that riding can influence the identity construction of people with disabilities.Keywords: disability, hippotherapy, horseback riding, identity theory, qualitative research Aim and BackgroundThe aim of this article is to examine the influence of riding on the identity construction of people with disabilities. The aim is thus not to measure

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“…The benefits, of course, are also great for young people with disabilities (Johnson, 2009;Moran and Block, 2010;Rintala et al, 2011;Shapiro and Martin, 2010;Shields et al, 2012). One of the most important tasks of public health is to find ways to increase physical activity among children and youth with disabilities, thereby improving their health overall (Rimmer and Rowland, 2008).…”

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How sports clubs include children and adolescents with disabilities in their activities. A systematic search of peer-reviewed articles

Geidne¹,

Jerlinder²

2016

Sport Science Review

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Y oung people with disabilities participate in sports to a lesser extent than other adolescents. That physical activity has positive effects on young people are understood. Sports clubs are identified as potential environments for physical activity. The reasons why young people with disabilities participate to a lower extent in organized sport is complex and barriers can be deriving from many different levels. However, barriers have been studied more than what can facilitate participation in organized sport. Therefor the aim of this study is to increase the understanding of how sports clubs include children and adolescents with disabilities in their activities. The results of this systematic search are presented using the three research questions: What are the characteristics of the sports clubs that include young people with disabilities?; How are the young people with disabilities included in sports clubs' activities?; and finally Why are young people with disabilities included in the sports activities?. A vision must be to go from adapting physical activity for disabled persons to adapting physical activity for all people, because the diversity of people's reasons for doing sports, their differing backgrounds and their uniqueness all demand it. This will result in more people doing sports for longer in life.

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The Benefits of Physical Activity for Youth with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Evidence exists that physical activity is beneficial for youth with developmental disabilities. Further research studies are needed that are of greater scientific rigor including larger sample sizes, control groups, and stringent, replicable methodology.

Cited by 165 publications

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Validation of the Actiheart activity monitor for measurement of activity energy expenditure in children and adolescents with chronic disease

Validation of the Actiheart activity monitor for measurement of activity energy expenditure in children and adolescents with chronic disease

Disability, Riding, and Identity: A Qualitative Study on the Influence of Riding on the Identity Construction of People with Disabilities

How sports clubs include children and adolescents with disabilities in their activities. A systematic search of peer-reviewed articles

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