Fitness and gaittraining in children with Spina Bifida
Conditions
Interventions
A training program aimed at improving both cardiorespiratory fitness and
efficiency of locomotion. The trainingprogram will take place in the
environment of the child, e.g. the home, school or nearb
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: At least community ambulatory (according to Hoffer et al. , adapted by Schoenmakers et al. ) Be able to follow instructions regarding testing and training Parental and child informed consent Age 6-18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Insufficient understanding of the Dutch language in both children and parents. Medical events that will not allow exercise testing and/or training. Children participating in high level sports and/or more than 3 hours a week. Severe cognitive impairments (IQ
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect size of training regarding cardiorespiratory fitness, energy cost of locomotion and daily physical activity level in ambulatory children with Spina Bifida. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (1) description of levels of fitness , energy cost of locomotion and level of physical activity (both intensity, amount and type of physical activity ); (2) relationship between physical activity, physical fitness and energy cost of locomotion; (3) a description of determinants of physical fitness, daily physical activity and energy cost of locomotion in ambulatory children and adolescents with Spina Bifida. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed