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Graham JD, Babij S, Bedard C, Bremer E, Powell A, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Kwan MYW, Cairney J. An Evaluation of the Sharing Dance Public School Program on Physical Literacy. J Dance Med Sci 2024:1089313X241254142. [PMID: 38825978 DOI: 10.1177/1089313x241254142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Introduction: Physical literacy (PL) is a multidimensional concept that includes the domains of movement competence, positive affect, social participation, and the confidence, motivation, and knowledge and understanding necessary for regular engagement in physical activity. The Sharing Dance Public School Program was created by Canada's National Ballet School specifically designed to promote PL through dance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the program to improve PL in grade 4 to 6 children over the course of a school year. Methods: Children were initially recruited from two schools including an intervention and a control school. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, data collection was prematurely terminated which resulted in baseline and mid-point data from the intervention group only. As such, participants included 57 children (n = 28 females, Mage = 10.34 ± 0.85 years) that engaged in the dance program once per week for 50 minutes. Assessments of PL included a direct measure of movement competence (PLAYfun) and a self-report measure (survey) to assess the other domains of PL. Results: Significant improvements were found in movement competence. However, significant decreases were found for fun and enjoyment, confidence, and social participation. No changes were observed for knowledge and understanding or overall PL. Conclusions: Findings from the present study are encouraging as they provide initial evidence for the support of community-based PL programs, such as the Sharing Dance Public School Program, to help children develop their movement competence. Future research is needed to further evaluate the effectiveness of the Sharing Dance Public School Program over a school year, and when compared to a control group, as was initially intended.
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- Jeffrey D Graham
- Child and Youth Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Facutly of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Child and Youth Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Health and Well-Being Centre for Research Innovation, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Duarte Machado E, Cole MH, Miller L, McGuckian TB, Wilson PH. The efficacy of dance interventions for the activity and participation of individuals with cerebral palsy - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1485-1501. [PMID: 37122166 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2200259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy of dance interventions for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), measured at any level of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles was performed using six electronic databases. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included in this review, nine of which were also included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analyses yielded a large overall effect for cognitive, motor, and social-emotional function outcomes, with a high degree of heterogeneity between outcome effects, attributable to differences in study design. CONCLUSION Although recent studies provide support for the acceptance and efficacy of dance interventions for people with CP, the systematic review revealed significant limitations in study design (only 2 randomised control trials). High-quality research that measures outcomes across all dimensions of the ICF, and particularly at the level of participation, are needed to improve the level of empirical support for dance-based interventions.
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- Eduardo Duarte Machado
- Development and Disability Over the Lifespan, Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Australia
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- Development and Disability Over the Lifespan, Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Australia
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- Development and Disability Over the Lifespan, Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Australia
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- Development and Disability Over the Lifespan, Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre, Australian Catholic University, Australia
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia
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Smythe T, Scherer N, Nanyunja C, Tann CJ, Olusanya BO. Strategies for addressing the needs of children with or at risk of developmental disabilities in early childhood by 2030: a systematic umbrella review. BMC Med 2024; 22:51. [PMID: 38302917 PMCID: PMC10835858 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03265-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There are over 53million children worldwide under five with developmental disabilities who require effective interventions to support their health and well-being. However, challenges in delivering interventions persist due to various barriers, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. METHODS We conducted a global systematic umbrella review to assess the evidence on prevention, early detection and rehabilitation interventions for child functioning outcomes related to developmental disabilities in children under 5 years. We focused on prevalent disabilities worldwide and identified evidence-based interventions. We searched Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, and Cochrane Library for relevant literature from 1st January 2013 to 14th April 2023. A narrative synthesis approach was used to summarise the findings of the included meta-analyses. The results were presented descriptively, including study characteristics, interventions assessed, and outcomes reported. Further, as part of a secondary analysis, we presented the global prevalence of each disability in 2019 from the Global Burden of Disease study, identified the regions with the highest burden and the top ten affected countries. This study is registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42023420099. RESULTS We included 18 reviews from 883 citations, which included 1,273,444 children under five with or at risk of developmental disabilities from 251 studies across 30 countries. The conditions with adequate data were cerebral palsy, hearing loss, cognitive impairment, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ASD was the most prevalent target disability (n = 8 reviews, 44%). Most reviews (n = 12, 67%) evaluated early interventions to support behavioural functioning and motor impairment. Only 33% (n = 10/30) of studies in the reviews were from middle-income countries, with no studies from low-income countries. Regarding quality, half of reviews were scored as high confidence (n = 9/18, 50%), seven as moderate (39%) and two (11%) as low. CONCLUSIONS We identified geographical and disability-related inequities. There is a lack of evidence from outside high-income settings. The study underscores gaps in evidence concerning prevention, identification and intervention, revealing a stark mismatch between the available evidence base and the regions experiencing the highest prevalence rates of developmental disabilities.
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- Tracey Smythe
- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda
- Department of Infectious Disease On Epidemiology & International Health, School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda
- Department of Infectious Disease On Epidemiology & International Health, School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Neonatal Medicine, University College London NHS Trust, London, UK
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Farrell C, Slaughter V, McAuliffe T, Mulvihill A. Participation and Experiences in Extracurricular Activities for Autistic and Neurotypical Children. J Autism Dev Disord 2023:10.1007/s10803-023-06142-z. [PMID: 37831305 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-023-06142-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Participation in Organised Extracurricular Social Activities (OESA) can provide positive outcomes for children. This study investigated whether children aged 4 to 12 years diagnosed with autism differ in their OESA participation and experience compared to neurotypical peers. Parents of autistic children (n = 35) and those of neurotypical peers (n = 171) responded to questions that asked them to reflect on their child's participation and experiences in OESAs. Parents of autistic children reported significantly less OESA participation compared to parents of neurotypical children. Additionally, when evaluating factors that facilitated OESA participation, parents of autistic children rated their child's individual abilities and behaviour, the OESA's features, and the social environment less positively, compared to parents of neurotypical children. OESA participation and experiences differ for autistic and neurotypical children. This study identifies factors that can be adjusted to mitigate this difference.
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- Callyn Farrell
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Level Three, McElwain Building, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Juntunen ML, Sutela K. The effectiveness of music-movement integration for vulnerable groups: a systematic literature review. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1127654. [PMID: 37744587 PMCID: PMC10513045 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1127654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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This systematic review synthesized the outcomes of previous intervention studies published from January 2000-October 2022 to evaluate the effectiveness of Dalcroze-based or similar music-movement integration among groups of individuals considered vulnerable (in relation to their abilities and health/wellbeing). The target groups addressed in previous intervention studies included individuals with special educational needs (such as disorders, disabilities, or impairments) or with a (risk of) decline in health and/or physical strength. Twenty articles met the review inclusion criteria. All studies showed beneficial outcomes for music-movement intervention except one that suffered from low adherence rates. In older adults, the benefits were cognitive, physical, social, and/or emotional, including improved postural stability, balance, gait safety, confidence in mobility, metamemory skills, dual-task performance, social and physical pleasure, autotelic/flow experience, enjoyment, health, and quality of life. In individuals with special educational needs, improvement was seen in relation to inclusion, reductions in compulsive and other problematic behaviors, self-regulation, perceptual and cognitive abilities and functions, linguistic and learning skills, auditory attention and phonological awareness, social interaction, engagement, and agency.
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- Marja-Leena Juntunen
- Department of Music Education, Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Education, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Alon N, Wheaton MG, Schlachte B, Elbogen R, Lin K, Strandberg J. Parents' long-term experiences in a recreational dance program for their children with autism spectrum disorder. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15496. [PMID: 37128351 PMCID: PMC10148030 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Motor impairments are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); yet few children receive appropriate therapy. Dance interventions are known to have diverse benefits, but research is lacking in how dance can benefit those with ASD. Ballet for all Kids is a novel program that has taught recreational dance classes to those with ASD for over a decade. We aimed to analyze families' experiences in the program over many years, specifically examining why they continue to participate. Methods and Procedure Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 parents and/or legal guardians of long-term participants of Ballet for All Kids. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted to elucidate their experience in the program. Outcomes and Results In examining the program's retention factors, thematic analysis identified five themes: (1) authentic ballet training, (2) person centered program, (3) sensory integration and self-regulation, (4) skill development, and (5) interpersonal relationships. Conclusions and Implications Parents' reports add to the literature that dance can benefit participants psychologically, physically, and socially. High retention rates demonstrate the need and desire for a recreational dance program. The authenticity and individualized support of Ballet for All Kids was emphasized by parents and should inform the direction of similar programs.
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- Noy Alon
- Brown University, 69 Brown St, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
- Corresponding author.
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- Ballet for All Kids, 30317 Canwood Road #37, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
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- Ballet for All Kids, 30317 Canwood Road #37, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
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- Barnard College, 3009 Broadway NY, NY, 10027, United States
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- Brown University, 69 Brown St, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
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de Alvarenga KAF, de Alcântara WL, de Miranda DM. What has been done to improve learning for intellectual disability? An umbrella review of published meta-analyses and systematic reviews. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2023; 36:413-428. [PMID: 36760221 DOI: 10.1111/jar.13072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intellectual disability (ID) affects 1%-3% of the paediatric population. Currently, there is no consensus as to the most effective strategies for improving the learning skills of children and adolescents with ID. This review aims to systematically gather information regarding interventions to promote and improve learning skills in children/adolescents with ID from previously published systematic reviews and meta-analyses. METHODS Systematic search strategies, including appropriate descriptors, were employed on Medline, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, SciELO, ERIC, and PsycINFO databases. Quality assessment was conducted via the AMSTAR-2. RESULTS Fifty-nine studies were selected, subdivided by outcome domains and by the type of intervention. Interventions were related to caregiving, education, pharmaco-dietary, physical, and technology approaches. The overall low quality of the studies limited our recommendations.
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- Kevin Augusto Farias de Alvarenga
- Laboratório de Neurociências, Faculdade de Medicina-Centro de Tecnologia em Medicina Molecular, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurociências, Faculdade de Medicina-Centro de Tecnologia em Medicina Molecular, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurociências, Faculdade de Medicina-Centro de Tecnologia em Medicina Molecular, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.,Departamento de Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina, Centro de Tecnologia em Medicina Molecular-Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Niranjan V, Tarantino G, Kumar J, Stokes D, O’Connor R, O’Regan A. The Impact of Dance Interventions on Patients with Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11115. [PMID: 36078841 PMCID: PMC9518039 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Dance has been highlighted as one of the most enjoyable, safe, and feasible forms of physical activity, improving physical health, mental health, and general well-being, among various patients. Little is known about the effect and impact of dance interventions to improve health among patients with pulmonary diseases, and research lacks a robust synthesis of evidence. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of dance intervention on patients with noninfectious pulmonary diseases. Following the PRISMA guidelines, six electronic databases were searched in May 2022. Of the 1308 unique records identified, seven studies (five quantitative, two qualitative) across four countries were included in this systematic review. Six studies investigated adult populations, and one study explored the effect of dance on children. The dance interventions lasted between 1 and 10 weeks. Overall, dance was perceived to have a broad range of physical/mental/social benefits, including quality of life, social cohesion, dyspnoea levels, balance, exercise tolerance, general well-being, and adherence to nutrition regimens. Furthermore, the dance session was the most enjoyable activity among children and adolescents with asthma. With available evidence, dance interventions are promising and may effectively improve health and well-being among patients with noninfectious pulmonary diseases. More organised and continuous long-term dance interventions in future may reveal a detailed impact on health outcomes.
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- Vikram Niranjan
- UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- UCD Library, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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Hassani A, Kotzamanidou MC, Panoutsakopoulos V, Bassa E, Lazaridis SN, Patikas DA. Neuromuscular, kinetic and kinematic differences in drop jumping between male adolescents with and without intellectual disability. Gait Posture 2022; 96:117-122. [PMID: 35635987 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) have lower performance in vertical jumps compared to individuals without ID. Training programmes including drop jump (DJ) exercises to gap this deficit are required. However, there is a lack of knowledge on biomechanical variables may influence DJ performance in young people with ID. RESEARCH QUESTION Are there differences in the neuromuscular, kinetic and kinematic parameters in DJ between male adolescents with and without ID (WID and NID, respectively). METHODS Thirteen male adolescents WID (Wisk III intelligence quotient: 55.6 ± 11.2) and thirteen age-matched boys NID executed DJ from 30 cm on a force-plate. The vastus lateralis (VL) and biceps femoris (BF) electromyogram (EMG) as well as the knee kinematics and kinetics were obtained. RESULTS WID had significantly (p < .05) lower DJ height, knee power, peak angular velocity and stiffness compared to NID. VL activity was higher and BF/VL co-activation was lower in WID than NID. SIGNIFICANCE The deficit in DJ performance shown in WID was accompanied with lower power and stiffness, as well as lack of coordination in the lower limb muscles. Improving these variables, with specific and targeted training interventions, may diminish the performance gap with their age-matched counterparts.
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- Anthi Hassani
- Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Human Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College of Thessaloniki, 14 El. Venizelou Str., 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Human Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Human Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 62110 Ag. Ioannis Serres, Greece.
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Tao D, Gao Y, Cole A, Baker JS, Gu Y, Supriya R, Tong TK, Hu Q, Awan-Scully R. The Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Dance and its Effects on Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Front Physiol 2022; 13:925958. [PMID: 35770195 PMCID: PMC9234256 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.925958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of this review was to examine the physiological and psychological benefits of dance and its effects on children and adolescents. We consider the therapeutic benefits of dance and outline the potential of dance as an alternative therapy for certain pathologies and medical disorders. Secondly, we summarize the types of dances used in physical interventions, and comment on the methodologies used. Finally, we consider the use of dance as a different exercise modality that may have benefits for increased physical activity generally, and for increased physical education provision in schools. Methods: A structured search strategy was conducted using the databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of science, PsycARTICLES, and Social Science database. This review used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for systematic reviews. Studies that were published in the past 20 years were considered for inclusion. All written publications were searched for in English, and all articles included in this review were peer reviewed full papers. Conclusion: The key findings from this review indicate that dance is a feasible alternative to traditional physical activity. The findings also indicate that dance provides physiological and psychological benefits to healthy and medically compromised populations. Implementation of dance programs in schools and society generally needs serious consideration by policy makers. We hope that the results of this review stimulate debate and provide the necessary evidence to profile dance as a viable alternative medium of physical activity. Comprehensive and integrated changes will be needed including economical and legislative support from politicians and associated governmental agencies. The findings reported here are important and have implications for health policy change, reconfiguration, and implementation.
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- Dan Tao
- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Government and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
- *Correspondence: Dan Tao,
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- Department of Sport Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Government and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Sport Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Sport Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Sport Physical Education and Health, Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Government and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Government and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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Kim J, Jin J, Hong A. Creative Intercorporeality in Collaborative Work of Choreographers with and without Disabilities: A Grounded Theory Approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095548. [PMID: 35564942 PMCID: PMC9102779 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to present an academic discourse on a theoretical framework and acceptance process of ‘creative intercorporeality’ in the collaborative work of choreographers with and without disabilities. To this end, a grounded theory approach using a qualitative research method was employed to dancers who have participated in collaborative choreography. This study employed the perspective of social cognitive theory about the process in which dancers with and without disabilities form emotional empathy and trust relationships through continuous interactions for creative work. Physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral empathy and interactions in the collaborative work of choreographers with and without disabilities were discussed as a process of forming ‘creative intercorporeality’ that is defined as creative attitude and perspective consisting of harmony, concurrency, consistency, and balance.
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- Jian Kim
- Department of Sports and Dance, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea;
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea;
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- Global Research Institute for Arts and Culture Education, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea
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Must A, Bandini LG, Curtin C, Rancaño KM, Eliasziw M, Tybor DJ, Stanish H. A Pilot Dance Intervention to Encourage Physical Activity Engagement for Adolescent Girls with Intellectual Disabilities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084661. [PMID: 35457537 PMCID: PMC9031306 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at risk for low physical activity (PA) participation due to their limited opportunities. Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week dance intervention to promote engagement in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and increase cardiorespiratory fitness. Methods: The 12-week intervention included two 75-min weekly dance sessions. Continuous heart-rate (HR) monitoring assessed time spent below/at/above each girl’s target HR zone. Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured by the 6-min walk test (6MWT). Survey items assessed participant enjoyment and participant and parent satisfaction. Results: The mean (SD) age of 18 adolescent girls was 17.3 (2.7) years. Overall, girls attended 88% of sessions and spent 52.3% of each session in MVPA. Mean MVPA was unchanged across the 12 weeks, but the pattern differed across the three sites. We observed a non-significant pre-post increase of 74.6 feet on the 6MWT. Post-intervention surveys indicated that most girls liked the program, perceived improved fitness, and wished to continue dancing. The majority also reported a preference for a girls-only dance program exclusively for those with ID. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that dance is viable for promoting PA for girls with ID. More frequent exercise training is likely needed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Yang W, Wong SHS, Sum RKW, Sit CHP. The association between physical activity and mental health in children with special educational needs: A systematic review. Prev Med Rep 2021; 23:101419. [PMID: 34150477 PMCID: PMC8193140 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The association between physical activity (PA) and mental health in typically developing children has been amply documented, but little is known about the corresponding association in children with special educational needs (SEN). This systematic review aimed to synthesize the evidence for the association between PA and mental health in children with SEN. A systematic literature search of five databases (PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL) was conducted, and the publication year was between October 2010 and February 2021. Two researchers performed abstract and full text screening and extracted the data independently. Inclusion and exclusion criteria followed the PICOS framework, and the quality of eligible studies was assessed using the McMaster critical review form. Eighteen studies that met the inclusion criteria and had quality ratings ≥ 60% were included in this review. PA was positively associated with overall psychological well-being and its subtypes (including enjoyment, self-worth, self-competence, mental wellness, and quality of life), and negatively associated with anxiety and fatigue. Body composition, age, and sex were moderators of the association. The findings of this review indicated that PA was consistently associated with mental health in children with SEN. These associations were the most powerful when PA was conducted in unstructured types such as free play and recess activities. Structured types including physical education classes were more strongly related to mental health than overall PA (combined structured and unstructured types). Future PA interventions are needed to promote mental health in children with SEN.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wen Yang
- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Tolentino-Castro JW, Raab M. Intellectual Disabilities Behavior Under the Lens of Embodied Cognition Approaches. Front Psychol 2021; 12:620083. [PMID: 34322048 PMCID: PMC8311120 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.620083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- J Walter Tolentino-Castro
- Department of Performance Psychology, Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Performance Psychology, Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,School of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom
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Devenish BD, Sivaratnam C, Lindor E, Papadopoulos N, Wilson R, McGillivray J, Rinehart NJ. A Brief Report: Community Supportiveness May Facilitate Participation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Their Community and Reduce Feelings of Isolation in Their Caregivers. Front Psychol 2020; 11:583483. [PMID: 33240173 PMCID: PMC7683380 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.583483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participate at lower rates in their community, and their caregivers experience higher levels of stress, in comparison to families of typically developing (TD) children. The social model of disability positions the environment as the central issue when children with disabilities are unable to participate, yet little is known about the relationship between poor community support, reduced community participation in children with ASD, and caregiver stress. This study examined caregiver perceptions of community supportiveness for the community participation of 48 children with ASD (aged 5–12 years), alongside caregiver-reported child ASD symptom severity, adaptive functioning, and caregiver stress. Community supportiveness predicted child involvement, but not attendance, when child characteristics were held constant. Caregiver perceptions of low community supportiveness significantly predicted caregiver feelings of isolation. The importance of modifying community programs to better support inclusion of children with ASD is discussed.
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- Bethany D Devenish
- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- UCLA Division of Pediatric Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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Emonson C, McGillivray J, Kothe EJ, Rinehart N, Papadopoulos N. Class Time Physical Activity Programs for Primary School Aged Children at Specialist Schools: A Systematic Mapping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E5140. [PMID: 31888261 PMCID: PMC6950186 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16245140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
Children with disabilities tend to be less active than typically developing peers and may therefore miss important developmental benefits. Class time physical activity (PA) programs can provide additional PA to children and have shown to contribute to numerous benefits in mainstream classrooms. However, it is unclear whether class time PA opportunities are provided in specialist education settings. This review aimed to identify and map class time PA programs that have been implemented in specialist schools and classes. Nine electronic databases were searched. Grey literature searches were also conducted. Programs were included if they were implemented in a primary/elementary specialist school or class, involved a PA component, were conducted during class time and involved more than one child from the class participating. Included programs were mapped and narratively synthesised according to activity type. Of the 2068 records screened, 34 programs were included. Programs involving dance/drama activities (k = 11) were most common and programs involving stretching activities (k = 2) were least frequently implemented. Twenty-three programs had been evaluated, of which only two were randomised controlled trials. More class time PA opportunities are warranted in specialist education settings. Further research is required to build the evidence base for these programs.
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- Chloe Emonson
- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia; (J.M.); (N.R.); (N.P.)
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia; (J.M.); (N.R.); (N.P.)
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- Data Science Unit, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia;
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia; (J.M.); (N.R.); (N.P.)
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- Deakin Child Study Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia; (J.M.); (N.R.); (N.P.)
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