Postural Balance in Boys With Intellectual Disabilities Who Participate in Soccer Training.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Exercise Science Pub Date : 2024-01-19 DOI:10.1123/pes.2023-0098

Ghada Jouira, Haithem Rebai, Dan Iulian Alexe, Sonia Sahli

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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the postural balance in children with intellectual disabilities who participate in soccer training compared with their sedentary peers.

Method: Two groups of boys with intellectual disabilities aged 8-10 years participated in this study: a soccer group (n = 12) and a sedentary group (n = 12). Postural balance was assessed using a force platform under 4 different conditions: open eyes, and closed eyes, on firm and foam surfaces. The Timed Up and Go Test, 10-m Walking Test, and Four-Square Step Test were also conducted.

Results: The soccer group had significantly lower (P < .05) center of pressure values compared with the sedentary group, on both firm and foam surfaces, but only under the open eyes condition. They were significantly faster (P < .05) in the Timed Up and Go Test, 10-m Walking Test, and Four-Square Step Test compared with their sedentary peers. However, there were no significant differences between the 2 groups on the sit-to-stand and turn-to-sit phases of the Timed Up and Go Test.

Conclusion: Soccer participation may have a positive effect on postural balance in boys with intellectual disabilities. These findings may have implications for the development of exercise programs to improve postural balance and reduce the risk of falls in this population.

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参加足球训练的智障男孩的姿势平衡。

目的：本研究旨在调查参加足球训练的智障儿童与久坐不动的智障儿童的姿势平衡情况：参加本研究的有两组 8-10 岁的智障男孩：足球组（12 人）和久坐组（12 人）。在 4 种不同的条件下使用力平台对姿势平衡进行评估：睁眼、闭眼、在坚硬和泡沫表面上。此外，还进行了定时向上走测试、10 米步行测试和四方步测试：结果：与久坐组相比，足球组在坚硬和泡沫表面上的压力中心值都明显较低（P < .05），但只有在睁眼条件下。与久坐不动的同龄人相比，足球组在定时上下测试、10 米步行测试和四方步测试中的速度明显更快（P < .05）。然而，在定时起立和走测试中，坐到站和转身到坐阶段，两组之间没有明显差异：结论：参加足球运动可能会对智障男孩的姿势平衡产生积极影响。这些发现可能对制定运动计划以改善姿势平衡和降低该人群跌倒的风险有一定的意义。

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Pediatric Exercise Science 医学-生理学

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2.80

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Pediatric Exercise Science is a journal committed to enriching the scientific knowledge of exercise during childhood and adolescence. To this end it publishes information that contributes to an understanding of (a) the unique aspects of the physiologic, physical, biochemical, and psychologic responses of children to exercise, (b) the role of exercise in the treatment of pediatric chronic diseases, (c) the importance of physical activity in the prevention of illness and preservation of wellness, and (d) the means by which participation in sports may be made safer and more enjoyable for children and youth. Consideration will be given for publication of work by various methodologies consistent with the scientific approach. Besides original research, the journal includes review articles, abstracts from other journals, book reviews, and editorial comments. Pediatric Exercise Science encourages the expression of conflicting opinions regarding children and exercise by providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. At the same time it serves as a means of accumulating a base of research information that will allow application of experimental data to clinical practice. The scientific disciplines contributing to this body of knowledge are diverse. Therefore it is the purpose of this journal to provide a common focus for disseminating advances in the science of exercise during childhood. In doing so, the journal allows the opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas between disciplines that will potentiate the growth of knowledge in this field. Pediatric Exercise Science seeks to stimulate new ideas regarding exercise in children and to increase the awareness of scientists, health care providers, and physical educators of the importance of exercise during childhood.