Physical activity level and related factors in adolescents with cerebral palsy.
Pediatr Exerc Sci
; 20(1): 95-106, 2008 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-18364538
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to describe the physical activity level of adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) and to investigate the associated factors. The physical activity level was measured by means of a questionnaire filled in by the parents of 72 adolescents with CP (12-16 years of age) and expressed in METs. Older age, female gender, and hip dysplasia were significantly associated with a lower level of physical activity. Eighty-nine percent were not physically active enough according to the Dutch norm. Physical activity needs to be promoted, especially among older adolescents with CP (age 14-16 years), girls, and adolescents with hip dysplasia.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Paralisia Cerebral
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Nível de Saúde
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Aptidão Física
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Atividade Motora
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article