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Salami S, Bandeira PFR, Mashhadi MR, Shamsipour Dehkordi P, Luz LGO, Martins CMDL, Hardy LL, Duncan MJ. Associations between Biological Maturation, Chronological Age, Body Mass Index, Sex, and Motor Competence in Prepubertal Children: A Network Analysis. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:1143. [PMID: 39334675 PMCID: PMC11429549 DOI: 10.3390/children11091143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND The development of motor competence (MC) during childhood is crucial for future physical activity and health outcomes, and it is affected by both biological and psychosocial factors. Most MC research has focused on children's age, with fewer studies examining separate associations between MC and biological maturation. METHODS This cross-sectional study used network analysis to assess the nonlinear associations between biological maturation (the child's percentage of predicted mature stature to indicate somatic maturation), chronological age, sex, BMI, and MC (Test of Gross Motor Development, third edition) in 218 children (100 boys, 118 girls) aged 7-9 years. RESULTS Biological maturation was not significantly associated with MC in boys and weakly associated with MC in girls for the dribble, under-hand throw, and gallop. Age was positively associated with MC in girls and boys. Centrality measures indicated that the gallop and slide in girls and the dribble, catch, and run in boys were the most important network variables. Positive associations were observed between maturation and BMI for girls (r = 0.579) and, to a lesser degree, for boys (r = 0.267). CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that age, rather than biological maturation, is positively associated with MC in 7- to 9-year-olds. Centrality measures showed that some skills may influence other skills.
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- Sedigheh Salami
- Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran 15847-15414, Iran; (S.S.); (M.R.M.); (P.S.D.)
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- Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran 15847-15414, Iran; (S.S.); (M.R.M.); (P.S.D.)
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- Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran 15847-15414, Iran; (S.S.); (M.R.M.); (P.S.D.)
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- LACAPS, Campus Arapiraca, Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca 57309-005, Brazil;
- CIDAF, Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Departamento de Educação Física, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil;
- Laboratory for Integrative and Transitional Research in Population Health, Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
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- Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK
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Arslan K, Akinci B, Ucgun H. Peak expiratory flow, core performance and physical activity in normal-weight, overweight, and obese adolescents. Clin Pediatr Endocrinol 2024; 33:124-130. [PMID: 38993718 PMCID: PMC11234185 DOI: 10.1297/cpe.2024-0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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The objectives of this study were to (1) compare peak expiratory flow (PEF), physical activity (PA), and core performance among normal-weight, overweight, and obese adolescents and (2) explore the relationships between PEF, physical activity, core performance, and anthropometric measurements across these groups. Ninety adolescents aged 10-13 yr were categorized based on BMI: normal weight (n = 30, 5th to < 85th percentile, BMI-Z score -2 to < 1), overweight (n = 30, 85th to < 95th percentile, BMI-Z score 1 to < 2), and obese (n = 30, > 95th percentile, BMI-Z score > 2). PEF and percent-predicted values of PEF (PEF% pred) values were calculated. Waist and neck circumferences were measured. Physical activity levels were assessed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C), from which total and subscores were derived. Core performance was evaluated through modified push-up (MPU) and sit-up tests. The PEF% pred and PAQ-C scores showed no significant differences between groups (p > 0.05). However, MPU repetition rates were significantly lower in obese adolescents compared to overweight (p = 0.019) and normal-weight peers (p < 0.001). There was a significant correlation between PEF% pred and PAQ-C total scores (p = 0.014), as well as out-of-school subscores (p = 0.039) in overweight adolescents. Similarly, PEF% pred was linked to MPU repetitions in obese adolescents (p = 0.029). Obese adolescents exhibited decreased core performance relative to their overweight and normal-weight counterparts, which correlated with the PEF% pred. Physical activity was associated with PEF% pred exclusively in overweight adolescents.
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- Kübra Arslan
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Postgraduate Education, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Wang Z, Ma H, Zhang W, Zhang Y, Youssef L, Carneiro MAS, Chen C, Wang D, Wang D. Effects of Functional Strength Training Combined with Aerobic Training on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Movement Quality in Obese Adolescents. Nutrients 2024; 16:1434. [PMID: 38794672 PMCID: PMC11123798 DOI: 10.3390/nu16101434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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This study aimed to compare the effects of 12 weeks of functional strength training combined with aerobic training (TG) and traditional resistance training combined with aerobic training (CG) on the body composition, physical fitness, and movement quality of obese adolescents. Forty participants were randomly assigned to either the TG group (n = 20) or the CG group (n = 20). Each group underwent training five times per week, lasting 120 min each time, over a total period of 12 weeks. All participants followed a strict dietary program. Anthropometric parameters, body composition, physical fitness, and movement quality were evaluated at baseline and after intervention. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA observed a significant interaction between time and group for body mass (p = 0.043), body fat percentage (p = 0.045), body mass index (p = 0.025), neck circumference (p = 0.01), chest circumference (p = 0.027), left-hand grip strength (p = 0.043), right-hand grip strength (p = 0.048), standing broad jump (p = 0.044), and total Functional Movement Screen score (p = 0.003), and the improvement was greater for TG in comparison to CG. TG was found to be more effective than CG in enhancing body composition, physical fitness, and movement quality in obese adolescents.
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- Zhihai Wang
- School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; (Z.W.); (H.M.); (C.C.); (D.W.)
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- School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; (Z.W.); (H.M.); (C.C.); (D.W.)
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- School of Physical Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China;
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China;
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- École de Kinésiologie et des Sciences de l’Activité Physique, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada;
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Exercise Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86050-070, Paraná, Brazil;
- Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Exercise Research Group (PhyNEr), Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba 38025-180, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; (Z.W.); (H.M.); (C.C.); (D.W.)
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- School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; (Z.W.); (H.M.); (C.C.); (D.W.)
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- School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; (Z.W.); (H.M.); (C.C.); (D.W.)
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He Y, Zhou L, Liang W, Liu Q, Liu W, Wang S. Individual, family, and environmental correlates of fundamental motor skills among school-aged children: a cross-sectional study in China. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:208. [PMID: 38233777 PMCID: PMC10795326 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17728-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study examined the socio-ecological factors influencing fundamental motor skills (FMS) in Chinese school-aged children. METHODS A total of 1012 parent-child pairs were randomly sampled between March-1st and April-15th, 2022. Based on the socio-ecological model of Children's FMS, three levels of factors: individual-level (e.g., demographic, physical, psychological, and behavioral characteristics of children), family-level (e.g., caregiver demographics, parental support, and socioeconomic status), and environmental factors (e.g., availability of physical activity equipment) were assessed using self-reported scales (e.g., the Self-perception Profile for Children, the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale, and the 12-item Psychological Well-Being Scale for Children) and objective measures (e.g., ActiGraph GT3X, the Chinese National Student Physical Fitness Standard, and the Test of Gross Motor Development-Third Edition). Multi-level regression models were employed using SPSS. RESULTS The results demonstrated that children's age, sex, physical fitness, parental support, and the quality of home and community physical activity environments consistently influenced all three types of FMS, including locomotor, ball, and composite skills. Additionally, seven individual-level factors (children's age, sex, body mass index, light physical activity, sleep duration, perceived motor competence, and physical fitness) were associated with different types of FMS. CONCLUSIONS The findings underscore the multidimensional and complex nature of FMS development, with individual-level factors playing a particularly significant role. Future research should adopt rigorous longitudinal designs, comprehensive assessment tools covering various FMS skills, and objective measurement of parents' movement behaviors to better understand the strength and direction of the relationship between socio-ecological factors and children's FMS.
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- Yuxiu He
- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China.
- Key Laboratory of Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Bioinformation of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China.
- Key Laboratory of Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Bioinformation of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- College of Physical Education, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Bioinformation of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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Altai Z, Boukhennoufa I, Zhai X, Phillips A, Moran J, Liew BXW. Performance of multiple neural networks in predicting lower limb joint moments using wearable sensors. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1215770. [PMID: 37583712 PMCID: PMC10424442 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1215770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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Joint moment measurements represent an objective biomechemical parameter in joint health assessment. Inverse dynamics based on 3D motion capture data is the current 'gold standard' to estimate joint moments. Recently, machine learning combined with data measured by wearable technologies such electromyography (EMG), inertial measurement units (IMU), and electrogoniometers (GON) has been used to enable fast, easy, and low-cost measurements of joint moments. This study investigates the ability of various deep neural networks to predict lower limb joint moments merely from IMU sensors. The performance of five different deep neural networks (InceptionTimePlus, eXplainable convolutional neural network (XCM), XCMplus, Recurrent neural network (RNNplus), and Time Series Transformer (TSTPlus)) were tested to predict hip, knee, ankle, and subtalar moments using acceleration and gyroscope measurements of four IMU sensors at the trunk, thigh, shank, and foot. Multiple locomotion modes were considered including level-ground walking, treadmill walking, stair ascent, stair descent, ramp ascent, and ramp descent. We show that XCM can accurately predict lower limb joint moments using data of only four IMUs with RMSE of 0.046 ± 0.013 Nm/kg compared to 0.064 ± 0.003 Nm/kg on average for the other architectures. We found that hip, knee, and ankle joint moments predictions had a comparable RMSE with an average of 0.069 Nm/kg, while subtalar joint moments had the lowest RMSE of 0.033 Nm/kg. The real-time feedback that can be derived from the proposed method can be highly valuable for sports scientists and physiotherapists to gain insights into biomechanics, technique, and form to develop personalized training and rehabilitation programs.
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- Zainab Altai
- School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Essex, United Kingdom
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- School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, University of Essex, Essex, United Kingdom
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- School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, University of Essex, Essex, United Kingdom
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Essex, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Essex, United Kingdom
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Macmillan C, Olivier B, Benjamin-Damons N, Wood WA, Obiora OL. Altered sagittal plane mechanics is associated with Functional Movement Screen deep squat score. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2023; 79:1865. [PMID: 38855075 PMCID: PMC11157635 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v79i1.1865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Background The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assesses the quality of movements, including the deep squat (DS), which is used in sports settings. The validity of the individual item scores has yet to be established. Objectives To investigate the validity of the FMS DS by comparing the sagittal plane kinematics of participants who achieve different observer scores. Method Seventeen injury-free, adolescent male cricket bowlers were assessed. The movement was captured using the Optitrack® motion capture system. Simultaneously, observers scored participants' execution of the DS according to the standard FMS scoring criteria. Participants were grouped into Group 1 (lowest score), Group 2 (altered movement mechanics) or Group 3 (perfect score) according to observer scores. Specific joint angles of each group were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results There were significant differences in the degree to which the femur passed the horizontal between Group 3 and Group 1 (p = 0.04, r = 0.61) and Group 2 and Group 1 (p = 0.03, r = 0.66) and the difference in the degree to which the torso was kept vertical between Group 3 and Group 1 (p = 0.02, r = 0.66) and Group 2 and Group 1 (p = 0.02; r = 0.72). Conclusion Kinematic differences exist between participants who achieve different observer scores for the FMS DS. Clinical implications While differences in sagittal plane kinematics have been observed in participants scoring high on the FMS DS and participants scoring low, further investigation into the validity of the frontal plane kinematics is warranted, as well as the concurrent validity of the individual scoring criteria.
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- Candice Macmillan
- Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Sports Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Salami S, Ribeiro Bandeira PF, Dehkordi PS, Sohrabi F, Martins C, Duncan MJ, Hardy LL, Shams A. Investigating the Construct Validity and Reliability of the Test of Motor Competence Across Iranians' Lifespan. Percept Mot Skills 2023; 130:658-679. [PMID: 36749736 DOI: 10.1177/00315125231152669] [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: 02/08/2023]
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Motor competence (MC) has been extensively examined in children and adolescents, but has not been studied among adults nor across the lifespan. The Test of Motor Competence (TMC) assesses MC in people aged 5-85 years. Among Iranians, aged 5-85 years, we aimed to determine the construct validity and reliability of the TMC and to examine associations between TMC test items and the participants' age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). We conducted confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to evaluate the TMC's factorial structure by age group and for the whole sample. We explored associations between the TMC test items and participant age, sex, and BMI using a network analysis machine learning technique (Rstudio and qgraph). CFA supported the construct validity of a unidimensional model for motor competence for the whole sample (RMSEA = 0.003; CFI = 0.998; TLI = 0.993) and for three age groups (RMSEA <0.08; CFI and TLI >0.95). Network analyses showed fine motor skills to be the most critical centrality skills, reinforcing the importance of fine motor skills for performing and participating in many daily activities across the lifespan. We found the TMC to be a valid and reliable test to measure MC across Iranians' lifespan. We also demonstrated the advantages of using a machine learning approach via network analysis to evaluate associations between skills in a complex system.
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- Sedigheh Salami
- Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, 48408Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, 48408Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugual
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- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, 2706Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, School of Public Health, 4334University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Motor Behavior Department, Sport Sciences Research Institute (SSRI) of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Peinado Fabregat MI, Saynina O, Sanders LM. Obesity and Overweight Among Children With Medical Complexity. Pediatrics 2023; 151:190354. [PMID: 36572640 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of overweight or obesity among children with medical complexity (CMC), compared with children without medical complexity, and explore potentially modifiable mechanisms. METHODS This study involved a retrospective cohort of 41 905 children ages 2 to 18 seen in 2019 at a single academic medical center. The primary outcome was overweight or obesity, defined as a body mass index of ≥85% for age and sex. CMC was defined as ≥1 serious chronic condition in ≥1 system. Obesogenic conditions and medications were defined as those typically associated with excess weight gain. Multivariable logistic regression was used to adjust for common confounders. RESULTS Of the children in the cohort, 29.5% were CMC. Overweight or obesity prevalence was higher among CMC than non-CMC (31.9% vs 18.4%, P ≤.001, adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.20-1.35). Among CMC, the risk for overweight or obesity was higher among children with metabolic conditions (aOR 2.09, 95% CI 1.88-2.32), gastrointestinal conditions (aOR 1.23 95% CI 1.06-1.41), malignancies (aOR 1.21 95% CI 1.07-1.38), and Spanish-speaking parents (aOR 1.47 95% CI 1.30-1.67). Among overweight or obese CMC, 91.6% had no obesogenic conditions, and only 8.5% had been seen by a registered dietitian in the previous year. CONCLUSIONS CMC are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese when compared with children without medical complexity. Although many CMC cases of overweight appear to be preventable, further research is necessary to determine if and how to prevent comorbid obesity among CMC.
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- Maria I Peinado Fabregat
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Health Policy/Center for Policy, Outcomes and Prevention at Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California.,Department of Health Policy/Center for Policy, Outcomes and Prevention at Stanford University, Stanford, California
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Bashir M, Soh KG, Samsudin S, Akbar S, Luo S, Sunardi J. Effects of functional training on sprinting, jumping, and functional movement in athletes: A systematic review. Front Physiol 2022; 13:1045870. [PMID: 36531163 PMCID: PMC9748292 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1045870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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This systematic review aims to illuminate the effects of functional training on sprinting, jumping, and functional movements in athletes. A systematic search of electronic databases-that include PubMed, EBSCOhost (Sport Discus), SCOPUS, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and additional references-was carried out using keywords associated with functional training, jumping, sprinting, functional movement skills, and athletes, in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement criteria. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to measure the methodological quality of the studies included in the systematic review. Results: From a total of 220 studies, 15 included ones met all eligibility criteria and were scored between 4-5 points-considered as" moderate quality"-by the PEDro scale. Most studies recorded positive effects of functional training on athletes' sprinting, jumping, and functional movement. In contrast, a small number of studies did not find any positive effects of functional training on sprinting, squat jump, vertical jump, and countermovement jump due to the short duration and frequency of the training, as well as the lack of additional exercises that come with the interventions. Furthermore, the reviewed studies reveal that there is limited research within the literature on 5, 15, 25, and 50 m sprinting, squat jump, quadrant jump, and functional movement in athletes. Conclusion: Although the length of training interventions varied across studies in this systematic review, functional training interventions were found to help improve athletes' performance. The review reveals that training duration, intensity, and frequency are some critical variables that need to be taken into account when developing a successful functional training intervention for athletes. More studies are required to evaluate the influence of different accessible functional training durations on athletes' sprinting, jumping performance, and functional movement. Finally, further research needs to be done to investigate the impacts of functional training on performance and movement skills of male and female athletes at all levels in other sports. Systematic Review Registration: https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2022-5-0130/, identifier INPLASY202250130.
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- Marrium Bashir
- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Fitton Davies K, Sacko RS, Lyons MA, Duncan MJ. Association between Functional Movement Screen Scores and Athletic Performance in Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Sports (Basel) 2022; 10:sports10030028. [PMID: 35324637 PMCID: PMC8954950 DOI: 10.3390/sports10030028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This study systematically reviews the literature examining the relationship between Fundamental Movement Screen (FMS©) scores and athletic performance in youth. We searched English-language papers on PubMed/MEDLINE, SportsDiscus, CINAHL, and EBSCO for the following inclusion criteria: Participants aged between 11 and 17 years, studies had to include the Functional Movement Screen© (FMS©) and at least one of the following performance outcomes, highlighted by athletic development models (i.e., long-term athletic development (LTAD), youth physical development (YPD)): agility, speed, power, strength, endurance, and balance (YPD), fitness (LTAD), or sport-specific skill (LTAD and YPD). A total of 3146 titles were identified, with 13 relevant studies satisfying the inclusion criteria after full-text screening. The results of this systematic review suggest that children and youth who score highly on the FMS© also tend to have better scores for agility, running speed, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. The strength of associations was weak to moderate in nature. Only one study was considered or controlled for biological maturation in their analysis. These results provide evidence that, while there is a relationship between FMS© scores and tests of athletic performance in youth, they are not the same thing and should be considered conceptually different constructs.
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- Katie Fitton Davies
- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK;
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UG, UK
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409, USA;
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- Sport and Human Performance Research Centre, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland;
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- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-2476887688
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There Is an Inverse Correlation between Basic Motor Skills and Overweight in Schoolchildren Aged 8 to 12. CHILDREN 2021; 8:children8121198. [PMID: 34943394 PMCID: PMC8700602 DOI: 10.3390/children8121198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In the last three decades, childhood obesity has become a 21st century epidemic, a product of social development. The purpose of this study was to analyze the repercussions that overweight and obesity have for the basic motor skills of a group of children in primary school, as well as their interrelations. We analyzed a sample of 287 students from Spain, aged between 8 and 12 years. Anthropometric data were taken to determine their Body Mass Index (BMI). A scale of assessment of basic motor skills was used to evaluate their motor skills. The BMI data revealed that 11% of this sample was considered obese, and 26% was overweight. Children showed higher competence in locomotor skills than in object control and turn and rolling skills, for which motor competence levels were lower. Likewise, there was an inverse relationship between BMI and basic motor skills; children with obesity had the lowest levels of motor skills, and there was a significant difference regarding non-obese children (p ≤ 0.05). These results showed that overweight and obese children have lower basic motor skills, which can lead to the abandonment of physical activity and the preference for other activities that reinforce a sedentary lifestyle.
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Assessment of Dysfunctional Movements and Asymmetries in Children and Adolescents Using the Functional Movement Screen-A Narrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182312501. [PMID: 34886227 PMCID: PMC8657295 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening tool that identifies dysfunctional movements in seven test items requiring an interplay of cognitive, perceptual, proprioceptive, and motor functions that involve muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, mobility, coordination, and balance. The results of the FMS include an overall composite score, scores on the individual test items, and identification of compensatory movement patterns and left-right asymmetries on 5 bilateral test items. Although there is a plethora of literature on the use of the FMS in adults, there is a growing body of evidence indicating its use in children. The available research in children involves school children and young athletes in at least 20 different sports in over 20 countries and comparisons between pre- and post-pubescent children, and normal weight, overweight, and obese children. Studies that include measures of adiposity and physical activity levels, or report prevalence of asymmetries and dysfunctional movement patterns are not well represented in the children’s literature. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the currently available literature in children and suggest potential uses of the FMS by coaches, physical educators, and other health/fitness professionals, appropriate interpretation of results, and future research in children.
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Arslan S, Dinç E. Effect of body composition on Functional Movement Screen scores in elite youth male soccer players. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2021; 34:1049-1056. [PMID: 34057132 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-200100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a clinical assessment tool used to determine musculoskeletal dysfunctions and asymmetries in athletes. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate whether FMS scores differed between elite youth male soccer players with low body fat percentage and those with normal body fat percentage and between those with and without a history of soccer injury. METHODS Fifty-three elite youth male soccer players were included in the study. The participants' injury histories were recorded, followed by body composition assessment and FMS tests. The participants were grouped according to body fat percentage and injury history for data analysis. RESULTS The mean age, weight and height of the participants were 17.11 ± 0.91 years, 68.78 ± 7.41 kg and 1.77 ± 0.57 meters, respectively. Comparisons of the groups according to body fat percentage and injury history revealed no differences in FMS scores (p> 0.05). CONCLUSION Lower body fat percentage did not confer an advantage or disadvantage to elite youth male soccer players in terms of FMS scores FMS scores provide limited information to predict injuries in elite youth male players.
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- Serdar Arslan
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Public Health Service, Provincial Health Directorate, Konya, Turkey
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Cavaggioni L, Gilardini L, Redaelli G, Croci M, Capodaglio P, Gobbi M, Bertoli S. Effects of a Randomized Home-Based Quality of Movement Protocol on Function, Posture and Strength in Outpatients with Obesity. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9111451. [PMID: 34828497 PMCID: PMC8618132 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9111451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of two different home-based training interventions on functional parameters and body composition in obese patients. Sixty-four obese patients were recruited at the IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano and randomly assigned into a movement quality group (MQ) and a conventional training group (CT). In the MQ, the training protocol combined various stimuli based on whole-body movement patterns, mobility, motor control and diaphragmatic breathing. The CT included traditional bodyweight resistance-training exercises. All patients were tested for movement efficiency (Functional Movement Screen, FMS), postural control (Modified Balance Error Scoring System, M-BESS), breathing pattern (Total Faulty Breathing Scale, TFBS), muscular strength (Handgrip Strength Test, HST and Five Repetition Sit to Stand, FRSTS) and body composition (Waist Circumference, WC, Body Mass Index, BMI, Body fat mass percentage, Fat Mass) before and after a 6-week period of training. Significant interactions and main effects of time (p < 0.0001) were found in MQ compared to CT in the FMS, M-BESS and TFBS parameters, while muscular strength (HST, FRSTS) and body composition parameters improved similarly in both groups with a main effect of time (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that a 6-week movement quality training is effective in ameliorating postural control and movement efficiency with similar improvements in muscular strength and body composition compared with a mere traditional home-based training. Fitness coaches and practitioners might consider the MQ intervention as a valuable alternative to conventional training when treating obesity.
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- Luca Cavaggioni
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milan, Italy
- Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, 20145 Milan, Italy; (L.G.); (G.R.); (M.C.); (S.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-02-619111
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- Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, 20145 Milan, Italy; (L.G.); (G.R.); (M.C.); (S.B.)
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- Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, 20145 Milan, Italy; (L.G.); (G.R.); (M.C.); (S.B.)
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- Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, 20145 Milan, Italy; (L.G.); (G.R.); (M.C.); (S.B.)
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- Rehabilitation Unit and Research Laboratory in Biomechanics and Rehabilitation, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, San Giuseppe Hospital, 28824 Verbania, Italy; (P.C.); (M.G.)
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Unit and Research Laboratory in Biomechanics and Rehabilitation, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, San Giuseppe Hospital, 28824 Verbania, Italy; (P.C.); (M.G.)
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- Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, 20145 Milan, Italy; (L.G.); (G.R.); (M.C.); (S.B.)
- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status (ICANS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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The Assessment of Functional Movement in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2021; 52:37-53. [PMID: 34524655 PMCID: PMC8761122 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-021-01529-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) is an assessment of human movement that may signal potential deficits that could predispose an otherwise healthy person to injury risk. FMS™ scores are well reported in both athletic and adult samples. However, to date, there has been no comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of FMS™ data among school-aged children and adolescents. Objective We aimed to systematically review and analyse functional movement proficiency of children and adolescents, specifically when assessed using the FMS™, and to establish initial normative values for the FMS™ in this population group and to further estimate differences in functional movement proficiency between the sexes, by school level (i.e., between primary and secondary school-level children and adolescents), and based on differences in child and adolescent body mass index (BMI). Methods In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, prospective studies were identified from searches across eight databases (MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, Web of Science, EMBASE, ERIC, PsychINFO and PubMed), without any date restrictions, up to December 2020. The primary meta-analysis estimated the overall FMS™ score for school-aged children and adolescents across published studies. An additional three subgroup meta-analyses estimated comparisons for FMS™ data with school level, sex, and BMI across published studies. FMS™ data were meta-analysed using a number of different meta packages (Schwarzer et al. in Meta-Analysis with R, 1st ed, Springer International Publishing, Berlin, 2015), available in R Studio. Results A total of 19 articles were included in the systematic review. Meta-analysis revealed a weighted FMS™ mean score of 14.06, with a standardised Tau value of 0.56, signalling a moderate-to-large degree of variability in FMS™ means between studies. The difference in FMS™ means between samples of males (weighted FMS™ mean 13.91) and females (weighted FMS™ mean 14.56) was compatible with a possible small effect size (standardised mean difference − 0.27). The variability in FMS™ means between studies was approximately five times greater in samples of secondary school children (factor difference in Tau values 5.16). The final meta-regression identified a negative association between BMI and FMS™ scores (r = − 0.42), which signalled a moderate-to-large difference in FMS™ scores between healthy weight and overweight children/adolescents. Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis represents a novel and important synthesis of published FMS™ data from groups of children and adolescents. The study signals possible sex- and age-related differences in FMS™ scores, as well as a clear negative relationship between BMI and functional movement proficiency. More longitudinal research is needed to better understand the developmental trajectory and the effects of maturation milestones on FMS™ proficiency. Additional research is also needed to identify the types of interventions that could improve functional movement proficiency among ‘at risk’ groups, who are susceptible to functional movement deficiency, and whether changes in body composition mediate the relationship between these interventions and the improvement of FMS™ scores.
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Al-Shenqiti AM, Emara HA, Algarni FS, Khaled OA. Isokinetic trunk muscle performance in adolescents with different body mass indices. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2021; 16:550-557. [PMID: 34408612 PMCID: PMC8348571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to evaluate the isokinetic performance for the peak torque and average power of the spinal flexor and extensor muscles in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. The study also analyses the differences between the trunk muscle peak torque and average power with body mass index (BMI). Method The peak torque and average power of the trunk flexor and extensor muscles were measured in 180 adolescents (aged 12–18 years). The participants were classified into four groups according to BMI. The Biodex isokinetic dynamometer in concentric mode at speeds of 60° and 120°/sec was used for assessment. Results One-way multivariate analysis of variance MANOVA results demonstrated a significant difference in trunk muscle peak torque and average power with different BMI (F = 14.692, p = 0.0005). A Pearson's correlation analysis demonstrated a significantly negative correlation between weight and peak torque of trunk flexors and extensors (r = - 0.43, p = 0.0001; r = −0.31, p = 0.007, respectively). Finally, the results showed a negative correlation between weight and average power of trunk flexors and extensors (r = −0.54, p = 0.0001; r = −0.31, p = 0.007). Conclusion In this study, overweight and obese adolescents are found to be correlated with decreased trunk muscle torque and power. Thus, therapeutic interventions for overweight and obese adolescents, along with exercise training programmes, may help improve muscle performance including peak torque and power. Finally, these measures may enhance the quality of life of such adolescents.
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- Abdullah M Al-Shenqiti
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, KSA
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- Department of Growth and Developmental Disorders in Children and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Rehabilitation Science Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, KSA
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- Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
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Wu H, Eungpinichpong W, Ruan H, Zhang X, Dong X. Relationship between motor fitness, fundamental movement skills, and quality of movement patterns in primary school children. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0237760. [PMID: 34038427 PMCID: PMC8153498 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Seefeldt`s classic motor development pyramid model recognizes the significance of fundamental movement skills (FMS) in physical activities and proposes a "proficiency barrier" between FMS and higher-level specific sports skills during middle childhood. However, the relationship between the layers of the conceptual model has not been empirically tested. This study investigated motor fitness (MF), FMS, and quality of movement patterns (QMP) in 7-10 years old children and evaluated the relationships among them. A total of 117 children were randomly selected to take tests of MF, the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2), and the Functional Movement Screen (FMS™). MF and FMS levels were classified according to percentile ranges. Two multiple (R×C) Chi-Square tests were applied to analyze the relationships between MF, FMS, and QMP. Post-hoc testing estimated the possibility of FMS and QMP to predict MF. The results showed that boys scored significantly higher on the object-control subtest and on the TGMD-2 compared to girls (p<0.001), while girls scored significantly higher on the FMS™ (p = 0.001). FMS score and QMP level were weakly correlated with MF (FMS: χ2 = 14.605, p = 0.006, Cramer`s V = 0.25; QMP: χ2 = 13.943, p = 0.007, Cramer`s V = 0.24). Thus, 60.5% of children with "excellent" FMS and 59.6% with "high" QMP were categorized as having a "good" MF. In contrast, only 23.1% of children with "poor" FMS and 24.3% with "low" QMP were classified as having a "good" MF. Our results confirm MF, FMS, and QMP are correlated with each other, although this relationship is weak. Further, a possible motor skill proficiency barrier exists already in children 7-10 years old. The study results support the promotion of physical activity and motor skill development in primary school children.
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- Hua Wu
- Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, PT Division of Physical Therapy, BNOJHP Research Center, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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Cornell DJ, Gnacinski SL, Ebersole KT. Functional Movement Quality of Firefighter Recruits: Longitudinal Changes from the Academy to Active-Duty Status. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073656. [PMID: 33915752 PMCID: PMC8037364 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Approximately half of the injuries experienced by firefighters consist of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs). Functional movement quality may be associated with MSKI risk within this tactical athlete population. Previous research indicates that measures of body composition change among firefighter recruits progressing from academy training through active-duty service, but similar changes in functional movement quality have yet to be examined. The purpose of this study was to describe longitudinal changes in functional movement quality of firefighter recruits. Body mass index (BMI), body fat (BF), and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) data were collected from 26 male firefighter recruits at the onset (W1) and completion (W14) of their training academy, and at the completion of their probationary period of active-duty service (W38). After adjusting for changes in BMI and BF across time, significant changes (ps < 0.05) in Composite FMS scores were identified, with significant increases in from W1 to W14 and from W14 to W38, as well as an overall increase from W1 to W38. These results suggest that the development of firefighter-specific skills can decrease the MSKI risk of firefighter recruits by facilitating enhanced functional movement competencies, particularly during tasks that require single-leg movement and core strength and stability.
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- David J. Cornell
- Health Assessment Laboratory, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
- UMass Movement Research Center, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-978-934-5458
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- Department of Health Sciences, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA;
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- Human Performance and Sport Physiology Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA;
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
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Vehrs PR, Barker H, Nomiyama M, Vehrs Z, Tόth M, Uvacsek M, Mitchel UH, Johnson AW. Sex Differences in Dysfunctional Movements and Asymmetries in Young Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obese Children. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8030184. [PMID: 33804388 PMCID: PMC7998576 DOI: 10.3390/children8030184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study evaluated overall performance on the functional movement screen (FMS), prevalence of asymmetries and dysfunctional movements, and the relationship between measures of adiposity and the FMS score. Methods: Ninety-four (53 boys; 41 girls) 10–12-year-old children in Hungary and Germany who were participating in daily physical education performed the FMS. The mean FMS score in girls (14.1) was significantly higher than in boys (12.9). Individual test item scores were similar, except girls scored higher on the straight-leg raise. Most children (55% of boys, 68% of girls) presented with at least one asymmetry and 72% of boys and 76% of girls had at least one dysfunctional score. Measures of adiposity were negatively correlated to performance on all test items. Underweight and normal weight children performed significantly better on the FMS than overweight and obese children. Sex differences and the high prevalence of asymmetries and dysfunctional scores should be interpreted with caution since they may be due to dynamic changes in strength, proprioception, balance, and motor control that occur as part of growth and involvement in activities. Nevertheless, the high prevalence of asymmetries and dysfunctional scores indicate that most children have movement limitations.
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- Pat R. Vehrs
- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84045, USA; (H.B.); (M.N.); (Z.V.); (U.H.M.); (A.W.J.)
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84045, USA; (H.B.); (M.N.); (Z.V.); (U.H.M.); (A.W.J.)
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84045, USA; (H.B.); (M.N.); (Z.V.); (U.H.M.); (A.W.J.)
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84045, USA; (H.B.); (M.N.); (Z.V.); (U.H.M.); (A.W.J.)
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- Department of Health Sciences and Sport Medicine, University of Physical Education, 1123 Budapest, Hungary; (M.T.); (M.U.)
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- Department of Health Sciences and Sport Medicine, University of Physical Education, 1123 Budapest, Hungary; (M.T.); (M.U.)
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84045, USA; (H.B.); (M.N.); (Z.V.); (U.H.M.); (A.W.J.)
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84045, USA; (H.B.); (M.N.); (Z.V.); (U.H.M.); (A.W.J.)
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Kakebeeke TH, Chaouch A, Caflisch J, Knaier E, Rousson V, Jenni OG. Impact of body mass index and socio-economic status on motor development in children and adolescents. Eur J Pediatr 2021; 180:1777-1787. [PMID: 33507388 PMCID: PMC8105210 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-03945-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study assessed the impact of body mass index (BMI) and socioeconomic status (SES) on the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment, second version (ZNA-2), a battery of tests of motor development in typically developing children between 3 and 18 years of age. BMI measurements and international socio-economic index data were taken from the normative sample of the ZNA-2 for 321 children (158 boys, 163 girls) with a median age of 9.3 years. The age- and gender-adjusted motor performance of these children was quantified and grouped into five components: fine, pure, and gross motor tasks, static balance, and contralateral associated movements. A total score was also calculated. The associations of BMI and SES with the motor scores contribute to less than 5.1% of the total variance.Conclusion: The ZNA-2 for motor development is suitable for measuring motor abilities' development as it is largely independent of the BMI of the child and the SES of the family. What is Known: • Typical motor development, as measured with the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment, second edition (ZNA-2), is strongly dependent on age and gender. • The ZNA-2 focusses on motor performance, motor quality and simple motor skills. What is New: • Higher socio-economic status (SES) is associated with slightly better motor performance as measured by the ZNA-2 total score. • In the ZNA-2 less than 5.1% of the variability in motor performance is attributable to the combined effect of body mass index and SES.
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- Tanja H. Kakebeeke
- Child Development Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Biostatistics, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Child Development Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Child Development Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Biostatistics, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Child Development Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Children’s Research Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Does Sex Dimorphism Exist in Dysfunctional Movement Patterns during the Sensitive Period of Adolescence? CHILDREN-BASEL 2020; 7:children7120308. [PMID: 33419279 PMCID: PMC7766915 DOI: 10.3390/children7120308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate sex difference in the functional movement in the adolescent period. Seven hundred and thirty adolescents (365 boys) aged 16-17 years participated in the study. The participants performed standardized Functional Movement Screen™ (FMSTM) protocol and a t-test was used to examine sex differences in the total functional movement screen score, while the chi-square test was used to determine sex differences in the proportion of dysfunctional movement and movement asymmetries within the individual FMSTM tests. Girls demonstrated higher total FMSTM score compared to boys (12.7 ± 2.3 and 12.2 ± 2.4, respectively; p = 0.0054). Sex differences were present in several individual functional movement patterns where boys demonstrated higher prevalence of dysfunctional movement compared to girls in patterns that challenge mobility and flexibility of the body (inline lunge: 32% vs. 22%, df = 1, p = 0.0009; shoulder mobility: 47% vs. 26%, df = 1, p < 0.0001; and active straight leg raise: 31% vs. 9%, df = 1, p < 0.0001), while girls underperformed in tests that have higher demands for upper-body strength and abdominal stabilization (trunk stability push-up: 81% vs. 44%, df = 1, p < 0.0001; and rotary stability: 54% vs. 44%, df = 1, p = 0.0075). Findings of this study suggest that sex dimorphisms exist in functional movement patterns in the period of mid-adolescence. The results of this research need to be considered while using FMSTM as a screening tool, as well as the reference standard for exercise intervention among the secondary school-aged population.
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Karuc J, Marković G, Mišigoj-Duraković M, Duncan MJ, Sorić M. Is Adiposity Associated with the Quality of Movement Patterns in the Mid-Adolescent Period? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17249230. [PMID: 33321850 PMCID: PMC7763001 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17249230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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This study examined the association between functional movement (FM) and adiposity in adolescent population (16–17 years). This study was conducted in a representative sample of urban adolescents as the part of the CRO-PALS longitudinal study (n = 652). Body mass index (BMI), a sum of four skinfolds (S4S), waist and hip circumference were measured, and FM was assessed via Functional Movement ScreenTM (FMSTM). Furthermore, total FMSTM screen was indicator of FM with the composite score ranged from 7 to 21, with higher score indicating better FM. Multilevel analysis was employed to determine the relationship between different predictors and total FMS score. In boys, after controlling for age, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and socioeconomic status, total FMS score was inversely associated only with BMI (β = −0.18, p < 0.0001), S4S (β = −0.04, p < 0.0001), waist circumference (β = −0.08, p < 0.0001), and hip circumference (β = −0.09, p < 0.0001). However, among girls, in adjusted models, total FMS score was inversely associated with S4S (β = −0.03, p < 0.0001), while BMI (β = −0.05, p = 0.23), waist circumference (β = −0.04, p = 0.06), and hip circumference: (β = −0.01, p = 0.70) failed to reach statistical significance. Results showed that the association between adiposity and FM in adolescence is sex-specific, suggesting that boys with overweight and obesity could be more prone to develop dysfunctional movement patterns. Therefore, exercise interventions directed toward correcting dysfunctional movement patterns should be sex-specific, targeting more boys with overweight and obesity rather than adolescent girls with excess weight.
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- Josip Karuc
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (G.M.); (M.M.-D.); (M.S.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (G.M.); (M.M.-D.); (M.S.)
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- Faculty Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK;
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (G.M.); (M.M.-D.); (M.S.)
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Karuc J, Mišigoj-Duraković M, Marković G, Hadžić V, Duncan MJ, Podnar H, Sorić M. Movement quality in adolescence depends on the level and type of physical activity. Phys Ther Sport 2020; 46:194-203. [PMID: 32971341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined the relationship between functional movement and physical activity (PA) levels in adolescents. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING This research is a part of the CRO-PALS longitudinal study conducted in a random sample of adolescents in Zagreb at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia. PARTICIPANTS Seven hundred and twenty-five adolescents aged between 16 and 17 years were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Total Functional Movement Screen score (total FMS score). RESULTS After adjusting for age, body fat and SES, both VPA and MVPA showed minor but significant effects on total FMS score among girls (β = 0.011, p = 0.001, β = 0.005, p = 0.006, respectively), but not in boys (β = 0.004, p = 0.158; β = 0.000, p = 0.780). Regarding PA type, volleyball and dance improved total FMS score (β = 1.003, p = 0.071; β = 0.972, p = 0.043, respectively), while football was associated with lower FMS score (β = -0.569, p = 0.118). CONCLUSION Results suggest that the PA level is positively associated with the functional movement in adolescent girls, but not in boys, where the type of PA moderates these associations. Therefore, functional movement patterns incorporated into physical education curriculum could be beneficial to the musculoskeletal health of the children.
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- Josip Karuc
- Physical Activity Measurement and Surveillance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski zavoj 1510000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Physical Activity Measurement and Surveillance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski zavoj 1510000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Kinesiology of Sport, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Physical Activity Measurement and Surveillance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski zavoj 1510000, Zagreb, Croatia
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Multicomponent Exercise Training Combined with Nutritional Counselling Improves Physical Function, Biochemical and Anthropometric Profiles in Obese Children: A Pilot Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092723. [PMID: 32899955 PMCID: PMC7551745 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Aerobics or strength exercise plus diet interventions have been shown to counteract childhood obesity. However, little is known with regard to periodized multicomponent exercise interventions combined with nutritional counselling, which might be less demanding but more enjoyable and respectful of children and adolescents’ nature. In order to analyze the impact of such a multimodal approach, 18 obese children (10.8 ± 1.6 years; 63% females; z Body Mass Index 3 ± 0.4) trained for 60 min, twice weekly and were measured for body composition, biochemical parameters and physical function. We found that 16 weeks of multimodal intervention (14 of training), based on fun-type skill-learning physical activities and physical conditioning with challenging circuits and games, together with nutritional counselling, led to an attendance > 80%, with significant overall health improvement. Body composition was enhanced (p < 0.01 for z BMI, mid-upper-arm-circumference, waist-to-height ratio, tricipital and subscapular skinfolds, body-fat % by Slaughter equation and Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry body fat% and trunk fat%), as well as metabolic profile (LDL cholesterol, gamma-glutamyl transferase , alanine aminotransferase ; p < 0.05), homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR; p < 0.05) and inflammatory response (C-Reactive Protein; p < 0.05). Physical fitness was also improved (p < 0.01) through better cardiovascular test scores and fundamental movement patterns (Functional Movement Screen-7, FMS-4). Tailoring multimodal supervised strategies ensured attendance, active participation and enjoyment, compensating for the lack of strict caloric restrictions and the low volume and training frequency compared to the exercise prescription guidelines for obesity. Nutritional counselling reinforced exercise benefits and turned the intervention into a powerful educational strategy. Teamwork and professionals’ specificity may also be key factors.
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Reduced Physical Activity Levels in Children after a First Episode of Acute Venous Thromboembolism. J Pediatr 2020; 219:229-235.e2. [PMID: 32204803 PMCID: PMC7134360 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.12.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess physical activity in children following acute venous thromboembolism (VTE), examine predictors of reduced physical activity and its relationship to post-thrombotic syndrome. STUDY DESIGN Using a case-control study design, we enrolled 44 children with acute VTE, and compared physical activity using the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire and health-related quality of life at 3 and 6 months after diagnosis relative to 44 age- and sex-matched controls. We assessed post-thrombotic syndrome scores using the Manco-Johnson Instrument to measure symptoms and signs attributed to sequelae of DVT in cases. RESULTS The physical activity of VTE cases was decreased at 3 months after diagnosis (36.6 ± 29.0 vs 56.8 ± 25.0; P = .002), but the differences disappeared at 6 months (57.5 ± 39.0 vs 56.8 ± 25.0; P = .60) relative to controls. At 3 and 6 months after diagnosis, overall, 70% and 50% of VTE cases were below their pre-VTE physical activity levels; providers did not address physical activity in the majority. In multivariable analysis, physical activity of cases was lower by 32 points for completely veno-occlusive thrombosis at diagnosis, 11 points for a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism relative to DVT, and increased by 0.72 points for every unit increase in health-related quality of life score. Physical activity at 3 months after diagnosis did not predict the short-term risk of post-thrombotic syndrome. CONCLUSIONS VTE limits physical activity in children in the first 3 months after the acute event, but the differences were nonexistent at 6 months. Only 50 percent of VTE survivors resume their pre-VTE physical activity levels within 6 months after diagnosis.
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Theis N, Le Warne M, Morrison SC, Drechsler W, Mahaffey R. Absolute and Allometrically Scaled Lower-Limb Strength Differences Between Children With Overweight/Obesity and Typical Weight Children. J Strength Cond Res 2019; 33:3276-3283. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Huebner M, Perperoglou A. Performance Development From Youth to Senior and Age of Peak Performance in Olympic Weightlifting. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1121. [PMID: 31543826 PMCID: PMC6732744 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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A total of 3,782 performance results for male and female weightlifters, ages 14–30 from 123 countries, from Youth, Junior, and Senior World Championships and Olympic Games 2013–2017 were used to estimate the age at peak performance in Olympic weightlifting and quantify performance development from adolescence to adulthood. The age at peak performance was estimated for men and women globally and for different geographic regions. Overall, male and female weightlifters achieve their peak performance in weightlifting at similar ages. The median peak age is 26.0 years (95% CI: 24.9, 27.1) for men and 25.0 years (95% CI: 23.9, 27.4) for women, at the 90th percentile of performances. The median peak age was 26.3 years for men (95% CI: 24.5, 29.6) and 26.4 years for women (95% CI: 24.5, 29.6), at the 50th percentile. It is a novel finding that the age at peak performance varies for male and female athletes from different geographic regions (Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Far East, North- and South America). For some regions men reach peak performance at a younger age than women, while this relationship is reversed for other regions. A possible explanation could be that socio-economic factors influence the pool of available athletes and thus may under- or overestimate the true peak age. Unlike in track and field where the discipline might determine specific body types, weightlifters at all ages compete in body weight classes, enabling us to compare performance levels and annual rate of change for athletes of different body mass. We quantified increases in performance in Olympic weightlifting for male and female adolescents. Sex-specific differences arise during puberty, boys outperform girls, and there is a rapid increase in their performance levels before the further growth slows down. The largest annual rate of increase in the total weight lifted was achieved between 16 and 17 years of age for both sexes with lower body mass and between 21 and 22 years with higher body mass. Such new information may help to establish progression trajectories for young athletes.
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- Marianne Huebner
- Department of Statistics and Probability, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Relation between Weight Status, Physical activity, Maturation, and Functional Movement in Adolescence: An Overview. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2019; 4:jfmk4020031. [PMID: 33467346 PMCID: PMC7739286 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk4020031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Obesity, low level of physical activity and dysfunctional movement patterns presents one of the leading health issues that can contribute to increased risk for developing not only metabolic and cardiovascular disease, but also musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this paper is to summarize literature and evidence about relationship between functional movement (FM) patterns, physical activity (PA) level and weight status in average adolescent population. In addition, this paper summarized current evidence about relations between maturation effects and functional movement among athletic adolescent populations. Summary of current evidence suggests that decreased physical activity level is negatively correlated to functional movement in adolescence. Additionally, most studies suggest that weight status is negatively correlated to functional movement patterns although there is conflicting evidence in this area. Evidence consistently showed that overweight and obese adolescents exhibit poorer functional movement compared to normal weight adolescents. In addition, it appears that maturation has effects on functional movement in athletic populations of adolescents. It is therefore important that practitioners consider interventions which develop optimal functional movement alongside physical activity and weight management strategies in children, in order to reduce the risks of injuries and pathological abnormality arising from suboptimal movement patterns in later life.
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Molina-Garcia P, H Migueles J, Cadenas-Sanchez C, Esteban-Cornejo I, Mora-Gonzalez J, Rodriguez-Ayllon M, Plaza-Florido A, Molina-Molina A, Garcia-Delgado G, D’Hondt E, Vanrenterghem J, Ortega FB. Fatness and fitness in relation to functional movement quality in overweight and obese children. J Sports Sci 2018; 37:878-885. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1532152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Pablo Molina-Garcia
- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Research group CTS-545 ERGOLAB “Sport Physical Activity and Ergonomy to Life Quality”, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Research group CTS-545 ERGOLAB “Sport Physical Activity and Ergonomy to Life Quality”, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven – University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” research group, Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Granada, Sweden
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Influence of Body Composition on Functional Movement Screen™ Scores in College Football Players. J Sport Rehabil 2018; 27:431-437. [DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Context: The functional movement screen (FMS™) is used to identify movement asymmetries and deficiencies. While obesity has been reported to impede movement, the correlation between body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BF%), and FMS™ in athletes is unknown. Objective: To determine if there is a relationship between BMI, BF%, and FMS™ scores in a sample of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football athletes. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Biodynamics laboratory. Participants: A total of 38 male freshman football players (18.0 [0.7] y, 185.3 [5.5] cm, and 103.9 [20.3] kg). Interventions: Height, weight, and BF% were collected, and subjects underwent the FMS™ conducted by a certified athletic trainer. Main Outcome Measures: The dependent variables were BMI, BF%, composite FMS™ score, and 7 individual FMS™ test scores. Subjects were grouped as normal BMI (BMI < 30 kg/m2) or obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2). A composite FMS™ score of ≤14 and an individual FMS™ score of ≤1 were classified as cutoffs for poor movement performance. Results: A negative correlation between composite FMS™ score and BMI approached significance (P = .07, ρ = .296). A negative correlation between composite FMS™ score and BF% was significant (P = .01, ρ = −.449). There was a significant difference in the number of obese subjects scoring below the composite FMS™ cutoff (χ2 = 5.179, P = .02) and the individual FMS™ cutoff on the deep squat (χ2 = 6.341, P = .01), hurdle step (χ2 = 9.870, P = .002), and in-line lunge (χ2 = 5.584, P = .02) when compared with normal BMI subjects. Conclusions: Increased BF% and BMI relate to lower composite FMS™ and individual FMS™ test scores, indicating potentially poor movement patterns in larger National Collegiate Athletic Association football athletes. Future research should focus on examining lower extremity–specific FMS™ tasks individually from composite FMS™ scores.
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Examining Differences in Movement Competency in Professional Baseball Players Born in the United States and Dominican Republic. J Sport Rehabil 2018; 27:397-402. [PMID: 28605316 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2016-0251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Dominican Republic (DR) players have different training norms, which can affect their resiliency and performance. The variance among DR players' training regimens may be influenced by the degree of training incorporating fundamental movement patterns. OBJECTIVE To examine differences in fundamental movement patterns in United States (US)-born versus DR-born professional baseball players. DESIGN Cross-sectional cohort. SETTING Professional baseball athletic training room. PARTICIPANTS One hundred forty-two players (76 DR-born and 66 US-born) who were recently selected by a Major League Baseball team. INTERVENTION Subjects completed the Functional Movement Screen using the standardized 7 movement tests and the 3 isolated clearing tests. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary variables studied were composite score, left and right asymmetry, and individual movement standard scores. Two-way chi-squared analysis was utilized for the statistical analysis with statistical significance being identified at P < .05. RESULTS DR players had a larger number of 1s (7.8% vs 3.0%) and 3s (10.5% vs 1.5%) on the right-sided hurdle step and a greater percentage of 3s (82.8% vs 60.6%) on right-sided shoulder mobility. US players had a larger percentage of 3s (33.3% vs 13.4%) and a lower percentage of 1s (2.2% vs 15.1%) on the active straight leg raise and a greater percentage of passable scores (≥2; 99.5% vs 65.8%) on the trunk stability push-up. CONCLUSION This study suggests that fundamental movement competency differs between US- and DR-born professional baseball players. Based on these movement competency differences, a player's country of origin may be taken into account to create an effective training program.
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Effect of a Suspension-Trainer-Based Movement Program on Measures of Fitness and Functional Movement in Children: A Pilot Study. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2018. [PMID: 29543126 DOI: 10.1123/pes.2016-0278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the efficacy of a suspension-training movement program to improve muscular- and skill-related fitness and functional movement in children, compared with controls. METHODS In total, 28 children [male: 46%; age: 9.3 (1.5) y; body mass index percentile: 68.6 (27.5)] were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 17) or control (n = 11) groups. The intervention group participated in a 6-week suspension-training movement program for two 1-hour sessions per week. Muscular- and skill-related fitness and functional movement assessments were measured at baseline and following the intervention. Analyses of covariance models were used to assess the effects of time and intervention. RESULTS The intervention participants achieved greater improvements in Modified Pull-Up performance (P = .01, Cohen's d = 0.54) and Functional Movement Screen score (P < .001, Cohen's d = 1.89), relative to controls. CONCLUSION The suspension-training intervention delivered twice a week was beneficial for upper body pulling muscular endurance and the Functional Movement Screen score. Future interventions using this modality in youth would benefit from larger, more diverse samples (through schools or community fitness centers) and a longer intervention length.
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Correlates of Gross Motor Competence in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2018; 46:1663-1688. [PMID: 26894274 PMCID: PMC5055571 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-016-0495-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 373] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background Gross motor competence confers health benefits, but levels in children and adolescents are low. While interventions can improve gross motor competence, it remains unclear which correlates should be targeted to ensure interventions are most effective, and for whom targeted and tailored interventions should be developed. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to identify the potential correlates of gross motor competence in typically developing children and adolescents (aged 3–18 years) using an ecological approach. Methods Motor competence was defined as gross motor skill competency, encompassing fundamental movement skills and motor coordination, but excluding motor fitness. Studies needed to assess a summary score of at least one aspect of motor competence (i.e., object control, locomotor, stability, or motor coordination). A structured electronic literature search was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Six electronic databases (CINAHL Complete, ERIC, MEDLINE Complete, PsycINFO®, Scopus and SPORTDiscus with Full Text) were searched from 1994 to 5 August 2014. Meta-analyses were conducted to determine the relationship between potential correlates and motor competency if at least three individual studies investigated the same correlate and also reported standardized regression coefficients. Results A total of 59 studies were identified from 22 different countries, published between 1995 and 2014. Studies reflected the full range of age groups. The most examined correlates were biological and demographic factors. Age (increasing) was a correlate of children’s motor competence. Weight status (healthy), sex (male) and socioeconomic background (higher) were consistent correlates for certain aspects of motor competence only. Physical activity and sport participation constituted the majority of investigations in the behavioral attributes and skills category. Whilst we found physical activity to be a positive correlate of skill composite and motor coordination, we also found indeterminate evidence for physical activity being a correlate of object control or locomotor skill competence. Few studies investigated cognitive, emotional and psychological factors, cultural and social factors or physical environment factors as correlates of motor competence. Conclusion This systematic review is the first that has investigated correlates of gross motor competence in children and adolescents. A strength is that we categorized correlates according to the specific ways motor competence has been defined and operationalized (object control, motor coordination, etc.), which enables us to have an understanding of what correlates assist what types of motor competence. Indeed our findings do suggest that evidence for some correlates differs according to how motor competence is operationalized.
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Functional movement screen (FMS) has been used to establish normative data and determine potential injury risk for young adults and athletes, but there are few data in elementary school-age children. The purpose of this study was to establish fundamental values for the FMS in elementary school-age mini-basketball players. Secondary purposes were to examine relationships between functional movement patterns and age, peak height velocity (PHV), and body mass index (BMI), and to compare functional movement patterns between boys and girls and between individuals with and without a history of injury. The mean composite FMS score was 16.5 ± 2.2 (16.5 ± 2.4 for boys, 16.5 ± 1.7 for girls). The composite FMS score was positively correlated with age (r = .312) and negatively correlated with the BMI (r = − .371). However, the FMS score was not correlated with PHV or with PHV age. The FMS score was not different between boys and girls or between individuals who reported a previous injury and those who did not. However, boys in the mini-basketball teams performed better than girls on the trunk stability push-up and rotary stability tests. Age and the body mass index were significantly associated with better and poorer functional movement, respectively.
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- Kenji Kuzuhara
- Department of Human Health, Faculty of Human Health, Aichi Toho University, Nagoya, Japan.,Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Laboratory of Exercise Science, College of Nursing Art and Science, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Kyoto Gakuen University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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Lester D, McGrane B, Belton S, Duncan MJ, Chambers FC, O'Brien W. The Age-Related Association of Movement in Irish Adolescent Youth. Sports (Basel) 2017; 5:sports5040077. [PMID: 29910437 PMCID: PMC5969029 DOI: 10.3390/sports5040077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Research has shown that post-primary Irish youth are insufficiently active and fail to reach a level of proficiency across basic movement skills. The purpose of the current research was to gather cross-sectional baseline data on Irish adolescent youth, specifically the prevalence of movement skills and patterns, in order to generate an overall perspective of movement within the first three years (Junior Certificate level) of post-primary education; (2) Methods: Data were collected on adolescents (N = 181; mean age: 14.42 ± 0.98 years), attending two, mixed-gender schools. Data collection included 10 fundamental movement skills (FMS) and the seven tests within the Functional Movement Screen (FMS™). The data set was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 for Windows; (3) Results: Overall, levels of actual mastery within fundamental and functional movement were low. There were statistically significant age-related differences observed, with a progressive decline as age increased in both the object control (p = 0.002) FMS sub-domain, and the in-line lunge (p = 0.048) test of the FMS™; (4) Conclusion: In summary, we found emerging evidence that school year group is significantly associated with mastery of movement skills and patterns. Results from the current study suggest that developing a specifically tailored movement-oriented intervention would be a strategic step towards improving the low levels of adolescent fundamental and functional movement proficiency.
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- Diarmuid Lester
- School of Education, Sports Studies and Physical Education, University College Cork, 2 Lucan Place, Western Road, Cork, Ireland.
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- School of Arts Education and Movement, Dublin City University, Institute of Education, St. Patrick's Campus, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Research Centre for Applied Biological and Exercise Sciences, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK.
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- School of Education, Sports Studies and Physical Education, University College Cork, 2 Lucan Place, Western Road, Cork, Ireland.
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- School of Education, Sports Studies and Physical Education, University College Cork, 2 Lucan Place, Western Road, Cork, Ireland.
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Cornell DJ, Gnacinski SL, Zamzow A, Mims J, Ebersole KT. Influence of body mass index on movement efficiency among firefighter recruits. Work 2017; 54:679-87. [PMID: 27286070 DOI: 10.3233/wor-162306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous research has demonstrated links between musculoskeletal injury risk and measures of obesity and movement efficiency among the firefighter population. However, the influence of obesity on movement efficiency among firefighter recruits remains uninvestigated. OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of obesity on movement efficiency measures among firefighter recruits. METHODS Measures of obesity were collected among 73 male firefighter recruits. Participants were grouped into standard body mass index (BMI) categories (normal, overweight, obese). Differences in Total Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores and Y-Balance Test (YBT) composite scores were examined between BMI categories. In addition, the relationships between measures of obesity and movement efficiency were also examined. RESULTS No significant differences in movement efficiency measures were identified between BMI categories (p > 0.05). However, significant bivariate correlations were identified between BMI (kg/m2) and Total FMS score (r = -0.235, p = 0.045), as well as between fat-free mass (FFM) and Total FMS score (r = -0.231, p = 0.049), when examined among all participants. CONCLUSIONS BMI may influence measures of movement efficiency among firefighter recruits to a lesser extent than among other previously examined populations. Future research should examine the influence of other unexamined physiological variables on movement efficiency.
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- David J Cornell
- Integrative Health Care & Performance Unit, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Integrative Health Care & Performance Unit, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- City of Madison Fire Department, Madison, WI, USA
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- City of Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Integrative Health Care & Performance Unit, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Performance on the Functional Movement Screen Is Related to Hop Performance But Not to Hip and Knee Strength in Collegiate Football Players. Clin J Sport Med 2017; 27:119-126. [PMID: 26886801 PMCID: PMC4985500 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To define the relationship between Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores and hop performance, hip strength, and knee strength in collegiate football players. DESIGN Cross-sectional cohort. PARTICIPANTS Freshmen of a Division I collegiate American football team (n = 59). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The athletes performed the FMS, and also a variety of hop tests, isokinetic knee strength, and isometric hip strength tasks. We recorded total FMS score, peak strength, and hop performance, and we calculated asymmetries between legs on the different tasks. Spearman correlation coefficients quantified the relationships between these measures, and χ analyses compared the number of athletes with asymmetries on the different tasks. RESULTS We observed significant correlations (r = 0.38-0.56, P ≤ 0.02) between FMS scores and hop distance but not between FMS scores and hip or knee strength (all P ≥ 0.21). The amount of asymmetry on the FMS test was significantly correlated to the amount of asymmetry on the timed 6-m hop (r = 0.44, P < 0.01) but not to hip or knee strength asymmetries between limbs (all P ≥ 0.34). CONCLUSIONS Functional Movement Screen score was positively correlated to hop distance, and limb asymmetry in FMS tasks was correlated to limb asymmetry in 6-m hop time in football players. No significant correlations were observed between FMS score and hip and knee strength or between FMS asymmetry and asymmetries in hip and knee strength between limbs. These results indicate that a simple hop for distance test may be a time-efficient and cost-efficient alternative to FMS testing in athletes and that functional asymmetries between limbs do not coincide with strength asymmetries.
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Functional Movement Competency and Dynamic Balance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Patients. J Pediatr Orthop 2016; 36:36-41. [PMID: 25633606 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction may not adequately recover safe movement patterns before returning to sport participation. The aims of this study were to assess functional movement and dynamic balance 9 months after primary ACL reconstruction in adolescent patients, and to assess for any maturity-specific differences that may guide rehabilitation strategies. METHODS A series of 39 adolescent patients who underwent primary, anatomic, transphyseal ACL reconstruction using hamstrings autograft from October 2009 to January 2013 were identified from a research database: 17 skeletally immature (SI) patients (mean age 13.6±1.6 y) and 22 skeletally mature (SM) patients (mean age 16.6±1.2 y). An adult reference population of 16 primary ACL reconstruction patients (mean age 27.4±4.0 y) was also identified. All patients followed a standardized operative and rehabilitation protocol. The 3 patient groups were compared 9 months postoperatively using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to assess movement competency and the Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (LQYBT) to assess single-limb dynamic balance. RESULTS Nine months postoperatively, the FMS scores for all 3 groups indicated an increased risk for lower extremity injury (total score ≤14). With respect to specific movement patterns, the SI group displayed inferior active straight leg raise score (P=0.006) despite a lower incidence of pain with this movement. With the LQYBT, there was no significant difference in mean anterior (P=0.987), posterolateral (P=0.349), or posteromedial (P=0.870) reach asymmetry between the 3 groups; however, the adolescent groups demonstrated wider ranges of anterior reach asymmetry than the adult group indicating an increased risk for injury. CONCLUSIONS Adolescent patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction do not consistently recover adequate functional movement patterns by 9 months postoperatively to permit a safe return to sport. We have identified unique functional movement deficits in SI and SM adolescents, which highlight the need for maturity-specific rehabilitation strategies for adolescent patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV—retrospective cohort
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Morley D, Till K, Ogilvie P, Turner G. Influences of gender and socioeconomic status on the motor proficiency of children in the UK. Hum Mov Sci 2015; 44:150-6. [PMID: 26342797 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2015.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/27/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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As the development of movement skills are so crucial to a child's involvement in lifelong physical activity and sport, the purpose of this study was to assess the motor proficiency of children aged 4-7 years (range=4.3-7.2 years), whilst considering gender and socioeconomic status. 369 children (176 females, 193 males, aged=5.96 ± 0.57 years) were assessed for fine motor precision, fine motor integration, manual dexterity, bilateral co-ordination, balance, speed and agility, upper-limb co-ordination and strength. The average standard score for all participants was 44.4 ± 8.9, classifying the participants towards the lower end of the average score. Multivariate analysis of covariance identified significant effects for gender (p<0.001) and socioeconomic status (p<0.001). Females outperformed males for fine motor skills and boys outperformed girls for catch and dribble gross motor skills. High socioeconomic status significantly outperformed middle and/or low socioeconomic status for total, fine and gross motor proficiency. Current motor proficiency of primary children aged 4-7 years in the UK is just below average with differences evident between gender and socioeconomic status. Teachers and sport coaches working with primary aged children should concentrate on the development of movement skills, whilst considering differences between genders and socioeconomic status.
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- David Morley
- School of Education, Leisure and Sport Studies, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.
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- School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
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- School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
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- Department of Sport, Health and Nutrition, Leeds Trinity University, Leeds, UK.
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Sims J, Scarborough P, Foster C. The Effectiveness of Interventions on Sustained Childhood Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0132935. [PMID: 26193472 PMCID: PMC4507864 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0132935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increased physical activity (PA) has been associated with a reduction in non-communicable disease risk factors and outcomes. However, interventions to increase childhood PA typically produce small to negligible effects. Recent reviews are limited due to lack of post-intervention follow-up measurement. This review aimed to examine measured effects at least six months post-intervention. METHODS AND FINDINGS We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, ScienceDirect, SportDiscus and Google Scholar between 1st January 1991 and 1st November 2014 for controlled studies reporting six-month post-intervention measurement for children aged 5 to 18 years. 14 studies met inclusion criteria; 12 reported moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) (n = 5790) and 10 reported total PA (TPA) (n = 4855). We calculated overall effect estimates and 95% CI's using random effects modelling with inverse variance weighting. Mean difference was calculated for MVPA, with standardised mean difference calculated to TPA due to measurement variation. Meta-regression assessed heterogeneity by continuous level variables. Negligible mean difference in MVPA existed in favour of the intervention group, amounting to 1.47 (95% CI -1.88, 4.82) mins/day compared to controls, while no difference was recorded on TPA. Sub-group analyses revealed males (2.65 mins/day: 95% CI 2.03, 3.27) reported higher levels of MVPA than females (-0.42 mins/day: 95% CI -7.77, 6.94), community settings (2.67 mins/day: 95% CI 2.05, 3.28) were more effective than school settings (1.70 mins/day: 95% CI -4.84, 8.25), and that treatment (4.47 mins/day: 95% CI -0.81, 9.76) demonstrated greater effects than population approaches (1.03 mins/day: 95% CI -2.54, 4.60). Meta-regression revealed no significant differences by factor on pooled effects. Significant heterogeneity existed between studies and potential for small study effects was present. CONCLUSIONS Improved PA levels subsequent to intervention were not maintained six month post-intervention. A potentially useful avenue of future research is to specifically explore community treatment of high risk individuals. REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42014007545.
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- Jamie Sims
- The British Heart Foundation Centre on Population Approaches for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Sport Development and Management, University of Chichester, Chichester, United Kingdom
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- The British Heart Foundation Centre on Population Approaches for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- The British Heart Foundation Centre on Population Approaches for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Outcomes associated with early post-traumatic osteoarthritis and other negative health consequences 3-10 years following knee joint injury in youth sport. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2015; 23:1122-9. [PMID: 25725392 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2015.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Revised: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) commonly affects the knee joint. Although the risk of PTOA substantially increases post-joint injury, there is little research examining PTOA outcomes early in the period between joint injury and disease onset. Improved understanding of this interval would inform secondary prevention strategies aimed at preventing and/or delaying PTOA progression. This study examines the association between sport-related knee injury and outcomes related to development of PTOA, 3-10 years post-injury. DESIGN This preliminary analysis of the first year of a historical cohort study includes 100 (15-26 years) individuals. Fifty with a sport-related intra-articular knee injury sustained 3-10 years previously and 50 uninjured age, sex and sport matched controls. The primary outcome was the 'Symptoms' sub-scale of the Knee Osteoarthritis and Injury Outcome Score (KOOS). Secondary outcomes included; the remaining KOOS subscales, body mass index (BMI), hip abductor/adductor and knee extensor/flexor strength, estimated aerobic capacity (VO2max) and performance scores on three dynamic balance tests. Descriptive statistics (mean within-pair difference; 95% Confidence interval (CI) and conditional odds ratio (OR, 95% CI; BMI) were used to compare study groups. RESULTS Injured participants demonstrated poorer KOOS outcomes [symptoms -9.4 (-13.6, -5.2), pain -4.0 (-6.8, -1.2), quality-of-life -8.0 (-11.0, -5.1), daily living -3.0 (-5.0, -1.1) and sport/recreation -6.9 (-9.9, -3.8)], were 3.75 times (95% CI 1.24, 11.3) more likely to be overweight/obese and had lower triple single leg hop scores compared to controls. No significant group differences existed for remaining balance scores, estimated VO2max, hip or knee strength ratios or side-to-side difference in hip abductor/adductor or quadricep/hamstring strength. CONCLUSIONS This study provides preliminary evidence that youth/young adults following sport-related knee injury report more symptoms and poorer function, and are at greater risk of being overweight/obese 3-10 years post-injury compared to matched uninjured controls.
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Hartigan EH, Lawrence M, Bisson BM, Torgerson E, Knight RC. Relationship of the functional movement screen in-line lunge to power, speed, and balance measures. Sports Health 2014; 6:197-202. [PMID: 24790688 PMCID: PMC4000474 DOI: 10.1177/1941738114522412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background: The in-line lunge of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) evaluates lateral stability, balance, and movement asymmetries. Athletes who score poorly on the in-line lunge should avoid activities requiring power or speed until scores are improved, yet relationships between the in-line lunge scores and other measures of balance, power, and speed are unknown. Hypothesis: (1) Lunge scores will correlate with center of pressure (COP), maximum jump height (MJH), and 36.6-meter sprint time and (2) there will be no differences between limbs on lunge scores, MJH, or COP. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Methods: Thirty-seven healthy, active participants completed the first 3 tasks of the FMS (eg, deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge), unilateral drop jumps, and 36.6-meter sprints. A 3-dimensional motion analysis system captured MJH. Force platforms measured COP excursion. A laser timing system measured 36.6-m sprint time. Statistical analyses were used to determine whether a relationship existed between lunge scores and COP, MJH, and 36.6-m speed (Spearman rho tests) and whether differences existed between limbs in lunge scores (Wilcoxon signed-rank test), MJH, and COP (paired t tests). Results: Lunge scores were not significantly correlated with COP, MJH, or 36.6-m sprint time. Lunge scores, COP excursion, and MJH were not statistically different between limbs. Conclusion: Performance on the FMS in-line lunge was not related to balance, power, or speed. Healthy participants were symmetrical in lunging measures and MJH. Clinical Relevance: Scores on the FMS in-line lunge should not be attributed to power, speed, or balance performance without further examination. However, assessing limb symmetry appears to be clinically relevant.
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- Erin H Hartigan
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Portland, Maine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Portland, Maine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Portland, Maine ; Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Brunswick, Maine
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Portland, Maine ; MTI Physical Therapy, Bellevue, Washington
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of New England, Portland, Maine ; Excel Physical Therapy, Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network Affiliate, Raymond, New Hampshire
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