scholarly journals Assessing the Validity of the MyJump2 App for Measuring Different Jumps in Professional Cerebral Palsy Football Players: An Experimental Study

10.2196/11099 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e11099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Coswig ◽  
Anselmo De Athayde Costa E Silva ◽  
Matheus Barbalho ◽  
Fernando Rosch De Faria ◽  
Claudio D Nogueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Football Players

scholarly journals Anthropometrical Features of Para-Footballers According to Their Cerebral Palsy Profiles and Compared to Controls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 9071
Author(s):  
José M. Sarabia ◽  
Carmen Doménech ◽  
Enrique Roche ◽  
Néstor Vicente-Salar ◽  
Raul Reina
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Spastic Diplegia ◽  
Football Players ◽  
International Level ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Spastic Hemiplegia ◽  
Composition Profiles ◽  
Sports Coaches

Cerebral palsy (CP) football is a team para-sport practiced by para-athletes with eligible impairments of hypertonia, athetosis, and ataxia. This study aimed: (1) to describe the anthropometrical and body composition profiles of international CP para-footballers with different CP profiles (i.e., spastic diplegia, athetosis/ataxia, spastic hemiplegia, and minimum impairment); (2) to analyze the differences between both affected/nondominant and nonaffected/dominant sides; and (3) to compare the sample of international-level CP para-footballers (n = 141) with a sample of highly trained able-bodied footballers (n = 39). Anthropometric measures included four breadths, nine girths, and six skinfolds, while body composition was measured through fat mass (including Carter’s, Faulkner’s, and Withers’ equations), muscle mass (Lee’s equation), and bone mass (Rocha’s and Martin’s equations). This study found differences between the able-bodied footballers and the following impairment profiles: spastic diplegia (skinfolds); ataxia/athetosis (corrected calf of the nondominant side, and calf skinfolds for both sides); and spastic hemiplegia (all measurements excepting femur breadth, and thigh and ankle girths). No differences were found between para-athletes with minimum impairment and the able-bodied footballers. This study demonstrates that football players with or without physical impairments of hypertonia athetosis or ataxia may be considered homogeneous in shape when dominant size is compared. Besides, the study provides reference scores on anthropometric measures and body composition of international-level CP para-footballers that can help sports coaches and physical trainers to monitor physical fitness of their para-athletes.

Muscle strength and anaerobic performance in football players with cerebral palsy

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Yanci ◽  
Carlo Castagna ◽  
Asier Los Arcos ◽  
Alfredo Santalla ◽  
Ignacio Grande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Anaerobic Performance

scholarly journals Caracterización y asociación del rendimiento físico en futbolistas Chilenos con parálisis cerebral (Characterization and association of the physical performance of Chilean football players with cerebral palsy)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 126-134
Author(s):  
Matías Henríquez ◽  
Felipe Herrera ◽  
Fernando Muñoz ◽  
Cristian Luarte Rocha ◽  
Mónica Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Squat Jump ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
National Team ◽  
Jump Ability ◽  
The Relationship

  Objetivo: el objetivo de este estudio fue: i) Caracterizar el perfil del rendimiento físico de los futbolistas con parálisis cerebral (PC) de la selección Chilena de fútbol 7 acorde a su clasificación deportiva (CD) y posición de juego; ii) Analizar la relación entre las variables de rendimiento físico con la CD. Método: Participaron 19 jugadores varones con PC pertenecientes a la selección Chilena de fútbol 7 agrupados según CD (FT1, FT2, FT3) y posición de juego. Se realizaron mediciones de agilidad (AG), capacidad de realizar sprint repetido (RSA), distancia recorrida en la prueba Yo-Yo (D), capacidad de salto con las pruebas Squat Jump (SJ) y Countermovement Jump (CMJ). Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias significativas de acuerdo a las CD donde los jugadores FT3 lograron un mayor rendimiento en las pruebas de AG y D comparado con FT2 y FT1, no así para RSA donde solo fue superior a FT1. Mediocampistas lograron un mayor rendimiento con un tamaño del efecto grande en todas las variables en comparación a las posiciones de defensa y delantero. Se observaron relaciones fuertes y muy fuertes entre todas las variables de rendimiento físico, así también para las relaciones con la CD a excepción de SJ y CMJ. Conclusión: Se deben considerar las características específicas de cada CD de los jugadores con PC en conjunto con la posición de juego y la táctica del equipo en sí misma, conjugando una serie de factores que busquen lograr los más altos niveles de rendimiento físico y deportivo. Abstract. Objective: The aims of this study were: i) Characterize the physical performance profile of cerebral palsy (CP) football players of the Chilean national team of football 7 a-Side according to the sport classification (SC) and playing position; ii) Analyze the relationship between physical performance variables and the SC. Method: 19 male football players with CP belonging to the Chilean national team of football 7 a-Side participated and were grouped according to SC (FT2; FT2; FT3) and playing position. Measurements of Agility (AG), repeated sprint ability (RSA), the covered distance in the Yo-Yo test (D), jump ability in Squat Jump (SJ), and Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test were made. Results: Significant differences were found according to SC, where FT3 players achieved higher performance in AG and D tests compared to FT2 and FT1, not for RSA, which was only higher than FT1. Midfielder achieved a higher performance with a large effect size in all variables compared with defender and forward positions. Strong and very strong relationships were observed between all the physical performance variables, as well as for relationships with SC except for SJ and CMJ. Conclusion: The specific characteristics of each SC of CP players must be considered in conjunction with the playing position and the team's tactics, combining a series of factors that seek to achieve the highest levels of physical and sports performance.

scholarly journals Outcome of Community-Based Early Intervention and Rehabilitation for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1189
Author(s):  
Tasneem Karim ◽  
Mohammad Muhit ◽  
Israt Jahan ◽  
Claire Galea ◽  
Catherine Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Functional Measure ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

We evaluated the outcome of a community-based early intervention and habilitation for children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Bangladesh. Children registered on the Bangladesh CP Register (BCPR) were recruited in two groups for this study: Group A received a comprehensive six-month long community-based caregiver-led intervention program at the “Shishu Shorgo” (Bengali title, which translates to ‘Children’s Heaven’) Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Centres developed to support participants from the BCPR. Group B received standard care. A quasi-experimental study was conducted. Data were obtained at baseline, at the end of the program (i.e., 6 months), and at a 12-month follow-up. Outcome measures for children included gross motor functional measure (GMFM-66), Communication Function Classification System (CFCS), and Viking Speech Scale (VSS) and, for adult caregivers, the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS 21). Between October 2016 and March 2017, 156 children with CP were recruited (77 in Group A and 79 in Group B). The total score of GMFM-66, CFCS level, and VSS level significantly improved statistically in Group A (p < 0.05 for all) and deteriorated in Group B (p < 0.001, p = 0.095, p = 0.232). The intervention showed promising outcomes particularly for children with CP under five years of age. There is a need for caregiver-led community-based programs for children with CP in LMICs.

Change-of-Direction Ability of Para-Footballers With Cerebral Palsy Under a New Evidence-Based and Sport-Specific Classification System

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Iván Peña-González ◽  
Alba Roldan ◽  
Carlos Toledo ◽  
Tomás Urbán ◽  
Raúl Reina
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
New Classification ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Speed Test ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
New Evidence

Purpose: This study aimed (1) to explore the validity and reliability of a new and specific change-of-direction (COD) test that requires dribbling skills to classify international footballers with cerebral palsy (CP) and compare it with another valid and reliable COD test without ball dribbling and (2) to probe whether both tests can discriminate between the new CP football classes (ie, FT1, FT2, and FT3) established worldwide in 2018. Methods: This study involved 180 international para-footballers with CP from 23 national teams at the 3 regional competitions held in 2018. They performed 2 COD tests, the modified agility test (no dribbling skills) and the dribbling speed test (DST). Results: Reliability was excellent for both the modified agility test (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC]2,1 = .91, SEM = 5.75%) and the DST (ICC2,1 = .92, SEM = 4.66%). The modified agility test and DST results were highly to very highly correlated to one another for the whole group and considering the sport classes (r = .60–.80; P < .001). A 1-way analysis of variance showed significant differences between sport classes in both tests (P < .001). However, among classes, there were significant differences between FT1 and FT2 and FT3 (P < .01, effect size = large) and low to moderate effect sizes between FT2 and FT3 for either test. Conclusion: The DST appears to be valid and reliable to classify CP football players within the new classification system. Regression analysis revealed that 18.2% of the variance in the new sport classes could be explained by the 2 examined tests.

scholarly journals Kinematic and Kinetic Analyses of the Vertical Jump with and without Header as Performed by Para-Footballers with Cerebral Palsy

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raúl Reina ◽  
José Elvira ◽  
Manuel Valverde ◽  
Alba Roldán ◽  
Javier Yanci
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Kinetic Parameters ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Relevant Variable ◽  
3D Motion Analysis ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Functional Profiles

Vertical jump is a relevant variable in the classification of football for individuals with cerebral palsy. In this regard, the literature is limited. There are no studies assessing vertical jumping ability through kinematic methods and in more specific football game situations, such as jumps with a header. The goals of the present study were to assess how the modification of jumping conditions (without and with a header) might affect the kinematic and kinetic parameters of counter movement jumping, and whether the functional profiles of the players constrain their ability to jump vertically, both with and without a header. Thirteen male football players with cerebral palsy (27.7 ± 5.7 years old) and different functional profiles participated in this study. All the players performed ten counter movement jumps with arms swing, five headed a ball and five did not. The kinematic parameters were recorded with a 3D motion analysis system, and the kinetic parameters using a force platform. Significantly smaller angles of the hips (dg = 0.75–0.79; p < 0.01) and knees (dg = 1.04–1.15; p < 0.05), as well as greater ankle extension (dg = −0.71; p < 0.05), were observed during the eccentric phase of the jumps with a header. There were also asymmetries between legs in ankle extension during jumps with a header (dg = −1.06; p < 0.05), which could be an adjustment element for the precision of the jumps (i.e., header action). It should be mentioned that the jumping pattern could be partially affected by the functional profile of football players with cerebral palsy.

An Experimental Study in the Neonatal Guinea Pig on a Possible Cause of Cerebral Palsy

1958 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 756-758
Author(s):  
A.B. Eleanor Flanagan ◽  
R. Frederick Becker
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Possible Cause
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