Training programmes to learn how to ride a bicycle independently for children and youths: a systematic review

Mercê, Cristiana; Pereira, Joana Vilar; Branco, Marco; Chelo, David; Cordovil, Rita

doi:10.1080/17408989.2021.2005014

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“…Interestingly, static balance (e.g., Statue Game) measures were a less meaningful outcome measure than measures of strength (e.g., Broad Jump). This is consistent with research supporting the association between learning to ride a bicycle and increased leg strength [ 32 ]. Specifically, MacDonald [ 10 ] found that youth with disabilities who learned to ride had greater leg strength than individuals who did not learn to ride.…”

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It’s Not Just about Bicycle Riding: Sensory-Motor, Social and Emotional Benefits for Children with and without Developmental Disabilities

2022

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Background: A developing area for therapy is teaching children to ride a bicycle. Little has been written about the effectiveness of these programs. This study explored outcomes from participation in a novel bicycle riding program for children with a wide array of developmental challenges. Method: Two studies were conducted; a nonconcurrent, multiple baseline design with four participants and a pretest–posttest single group with 15 children. Results: Study 1 participants improved on broad jump. Balance positions showed variable responses. Study 2 participants showed significant improvement on broad jump, and a trend toward significance walking forwards and backwards. Parents reported improvement in following rules, participating in daily routines, interacting with peers, and feeling good about him/herself and a change in child’s participation in community and extracurricular activities. All children improved in glide time or achieved independent riding. Conclusions: Preliminary evidence was found for the effectiveness of one approach for developing motor and social skills within the context of learning to ride a bicycle. Children over the age of 6 years were able to ride a two-wheeled bicycle at the end of the program. Participation suggested improvement in motor coordination and dynamic balance as well as changes in measures of social interaction and self-esteem.

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It’s Not Just about Bicycle Riding: Sensory-Motor, Social and Emotional Benefits for Children with and without Developmental Disabilities

2022

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“…Most children learn to cycle with the help of their families. Although structured programs with cycling lessons exist, they seem to be more frequent for children with disabilities ( 57 ). However, for all children, learning is enhanced when ( 1 ) it is more like a team effort than a solo race, ( 2 ) frequent opportunities to perform and receive suggestions for improvement exist and/or ( 3 ) learners use realistic amounts of time for effective learning ( 58 ).…”

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Learning to Cycle: A Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Comparison

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Branco

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundLearning to cycle is an important milestone for children, but the popularity of cycling and the environmental factors that promote the development and practice of this foundational movement skill vary among cultures and across time. This present study aimed to investigate if country of residence and the generation in which a person was born influence the age at which people learn to cycle.MethodsData were collected through an online survey between November 2019 and December 2020. For this study, a total of 9,589 responses were obtained for adults (self-report) and children (parental report) living in 10 countries (Portugal, Italy, Brazil, Finland, Spain, Belgium, United Kingdom, Mexico, Croatia, and the Netherlands). Participants were grouped according to their year of birth with 20-year periods approximately corresponding to 3 generations: 1960–79 (generation X; n = 2,214); 1980–99 (generation Y; n = 3,994); 2000–2019 (generation Z; n = 3,381).ResultsA two-way ANOVA showed a significant effect of country, F(9,8628) = 90.17, p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.086, and generation, F(2,8628) = 47.21, p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.122, on the age at which individuals learn to cycle. Countries with the lowest learning age were the Netherlands, Finland and Belgium and countries with the highest learning age were Brazil and Mexico. Furthermore, the age at which one learns to cycle has decreased across generations. There was also a significant country x generation interaction effect on learning age, F(18,8628) = 2.90, p < 0.001; however, this effect was negligible (ηp2 = 0.006).ConclusionsThese findings support the socio-ecological perspective that learning to cycle is a process affected by both proximal and distal influences, including individual, environment and time.

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“…Muscolino & Cipriani 22 report that including exercises focused on strengthening the muscles involved in flexion and extension of the trunk in programs of pain prevention and rehabilitation in the lumbar spine region, the search for muscle rebalancing and biomechanical correction is the great challenge for patients with CLBP with Physical Exercise being the safest and most effective way to improve flexibility, strength and muscle function, as well as reducing low back pain, it is important both in the prevention of low back pain and in the rehabilitation of these patients.The exercises used by Alves 3 and Machado 37 are mostly performed lying on the back, and mainly focus on developing the stabilizing function of the flexor muscles of the spine, which is contradictory to the existing literature 22,47 on anterior/ posterior muscle balance.…”

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“…In addition, increasing the strength and resistance of the spinal extensors can prevent certain spinal injuries, as well as osteoporosis and postural problems. 47 But hyperextension of the spine is a common mechanism of lower back injury, therefore, the correct technique, and careful progression from less to more demanding exercises, are essential to ensurethe potential benefits and reduce the risks.…”

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The Effect of Pilates Exercises on Muscle Electrical Activation in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review

Romão¹,

Mercê²,

Cordeiro³

et al. 2022

Coluna/Columna

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Low back pain is one of the most prevalent orthopedic conditions, affecting around 70% to 80% of the world’s population at least once during their life times. Surface electromyography is an important tool for assessing the muscle function of the lumbar stabilizers. One of the best treatment options for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) is physical exercise, particular lyaerobic exercise and Pilates, as these can reduce short-term pain and disability, and improve balance. This review aims to identify the state of art regarding the benefits of pilates on the population with CLBP, evaluating changes in the muscular activation of the muscles of the lumbar region. Searches were conducted on the following databases: PubMed (Medline), Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, Ebsco and Scielo; including gray literature: Google Scholar, Grey Literature, Pro Quest Dissertations & Theses. The inclusion criteria were adults with low back pain for three months or more, with or without referred pain in the lower limbs; studies that used electromyographic variables; studies with a pain assessment measure at two different times; studies with physical exercise performed only using the Pilates method. Applying these criteria, the searches retrieved 439 abstracts. Of these, 44 articles were evaluated for eligibility, and three fulfilled the qualitative and quantitative synthesis criteria. The average methodological quality score on the Downs and Black checklist was 15 out of 28. It was therefore concluded that Pilates is an excellent option for the treatment of non-specific low back pain, promoting health and helping prevent low back pain among asymptomatic individuals. Level of evidence II; Systematic Review of Level II or Level I Studies with Discrepant Results.

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Training programmes to learn how to ride a bicycle independently for children and youths: a systematic review

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

It’s Not Just about Bicycle Riding: Sensory-Motor, Social and Emotional Benefits for Children with and without Developmental Disabilities

It’s Not Just about Bicycle Riding: Sensory-Motor, Social and Emotional Benefits for Children with and without Developmental Disabilities

Learning to Cycle: A Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Comparison

The Effect of Pilates Exercises on Muscle Electrical Activation in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review

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