Translating scientific recommendations into reality: a feasibility study using group-based high-intensity functional exercise training in adolescents with cerebral palsy.
Alice Minghetti, Michèle Widmer, Elke Viehweger, Ralf Roth, Ramon Gysin, Martin Keller
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Abstract
Purpose: To examine the feasibility and effects of a functional high-intensity exercise intervention performed in a group-setting on functionality, cardiovascular health and physical performance in adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).
Methods: Ten adolescents with a diagnosis of CP (2 females; 16.6 ± 3.4 years; GMFCS: I-II) participated in a 12-week training intervention, containing progressive resistance training using free weights and high-intensity workouts twice a week. The six-minute walking test, arterial stiffness and physical performance (strength and power tests) were measured before and after the intervention.
Results: No adverse events were reported. We measured small increases in the six-minute walking test (Δ = 28.8 m, 95% CI [-1.78;52.7]; g = 0.34 [-0.04;0.72]) and a small reduction in arterial stiffness (Δ = -4.65% [-10.90;1.25]; g = -0.46 [-1.36;0.21]). All measures of physical performance increased (0.24 ≤ g ≤ 0.88).
Conclusion: Functional training with free weights in high-functioning adolescents with CP is safe and effective in increasing parameters of physical performance and cardiovascular health. Positively influenced indicators of everyday independence (i.e. strength parameters) showed a transfer into movements of daily life. Concerns about adverse events through high-intensity training in adolescents with CP appear unjustified when training is performed progressively, following basic training principles.
期刊介绍:
Disability and Rehabilitation along with Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology are international multidisciplinary journals which seek to encourage a better understanding of all aspects of disability and to promote rehabilitation science, practice and policy aspects of the rehabilitation process.