Motor deficits
Conditions
Interventions
This is a longitudinal, uncontrolled interventional study with 10 children and adolescents who will participate in an exercise protocol using a skateboard. There will be 12 exercise sessions over 3 mo
balance. Heart rate and instantaneous R-R intervals will be captured in a digital telemetry system using a heart rate monitor. All assessments will be carried out at the Human Movement Analysi
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
5 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male children and adolescents aged 5 to 14 years old who regularly participate in activities at the Laço Azul Non-Governmental Organization in the city of Uberaba; with parental or guardian authorization will be eligible to participate in the research; Only children and adolescents who have a confirmed diagnosis of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at levels 1 and 2 based on an opinion from a doctor or psychologist, will participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children and adolescents who miss two or more weeks of activities at Laço Azul; participants who have recently undergone surgery; children or adolescents who do not take final assessments or do not complete one of the tests or one of the assessment stages
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that postural balance will improve after training with exercises on a skateboard | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to improve lower limb muscle strength | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactDernival Bertoncello
Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
Outcome results
None listed