Progressive resistance training for persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
; 32(5): 1194-1202, 2019 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Knowledge concerning the feasibility and effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) for persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment who are categorized in Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level 1 is limited. The aim of our study was to evaluate feasibility and effect of PRT on participants' Quadriceps strength and personal goals.METHODS:
Eight Participants followed a PRT program for 10 weeks. Feasibility was determined by percentage of attendance and compliance. The effect of PRT was analyzed with a linear mixed model (p < 0.05) and by normalized bootstrap (95% CI).RESULTS:
Participants attended 87.8% of the sessions and trained according to the PRT program, indicating sufficient compliance. Quadriceps strength increased significantly by 69%, and participants' personal goals were achieved.CONCLUSION:
PRT is a feasible and potentially effective method for increasing Quadriceps strength as well as achieving personal goals in persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment with GMFCS Level 1.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos da Visão
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Força Muscular
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Treinamento Resistido
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Objetivos
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Deficiência Intelectual
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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