scholarly journals Unequal physical activity among children with cerebral palsy in Sweden—A national registry study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frida Degerstedt ◽  
Martin Björklund ◽  
Britt‐Inger Keisu ◽  
Birgit Enberg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
National Registry ◽  
Registry Study ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Inequity in physiotherapeutic interventions for children with Cerebral Palsy in Sweden—A national registry study

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (4) ◽  
pp. 774-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frida Degerstedt ◽  
Birgit Enberg ◽  
Britt‐Inger Keisu ◽  
Martin Björklund
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
National Registry ◽  
Registry Study ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Habitual Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy Aged 4 to 5 Years Across All Functional Abilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyapa Keawutan ◽  
Kristie L. Bell ◽  
Stina Oftedal ◽  
Peter S. W. Davies ◽  
Robert S. Ware ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Habitual Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Abilities ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Comparison of Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Between Children With Cerebral Palsy and Children With Typical Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (12) ◽  
pp. 1609-1616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Ryan ◽  
Cuisle Forde ◽  
Juliette M. Hussey ◽  
John Gormley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Similar Amount ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Vigorous Activity ◽  
Typical Development ◽  
Preadolescent Children ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

Background Reduced participation in physical activity and increased time spent in sedentary behavior are associated with overweight, chronic disease, and disability. In order to optimize recommendations and interventions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in children with cerebral palsy (CP), knowledge of their physical activity and sedentary behavior is needed. Objectives The aim of this study was to describe light, moderate, and vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior in preadolescent children with and without CP and compare physical activity and sedentary behavior between the 2 groups. Design This was a cross-sectional study of 33 children, aged 6 to 10 years, with CP (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] levels I–III) and 33 age- and sex-matched children with typical development. Methods Physical activity was measured using the RT3 accelerometer over 7 days. Results Children with CP spent more time in sedentary behavior and accumulated less total activity, moderate activity, vigorous activity, and sustained bouts of moderate-to-vigorous activity (MVPA). They also accumulated a fewer number of bouts of MVPA and vigorous activity, despite spending a similar amount of time in each bout. Limitations The small number of children in GMFCS levels II and III did not allow for adjustment for GMFCS level when comparing physical activity between children with and without CP. Conclusions Preadolescent children with CP spent less time in moderate and vigorous activity and more time in sedentary behavior than children with typical development. Children with CP also accumulated less continuous MVPA and vigorous activity as a result of achieving fewer sustained bouts of MVPA and vigorous activity throughout the day.

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