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Title: The effect of strengthening and aerobic exercises on balance and functional independence levels in students with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Aslan, Şehmus
Tonak, Hasan Atacan
Kavlak, Erdoğan
Ergin, Ahmet
Keywords: intellectually disabled
strength exercise
aerobic exercise
balance
functional independence
Physical-Activity
Motor-Performance
Muscle Strength
Children
Individuals
Intervention
Adolescents
Fitness
Program
Weefim
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Abstract: Purpose: This study was planned to examine the effects of strengthening and aerobic exercise training applied to students with intellectual disabilities on balance and functional independence. Methods: A total of 107 intellectually disabled students, 36 girls, and 71 boys, aged between 11 and 18 years, studying at Denizli Camlik Special Education Practice Center School were included in the study. In the study, a training program consisting of twice-a-week aerobic exercises was applied for one year and home strengthening exercises three days a week was applied for three months. Participants were assessed before and after the training program. Balance was assessed with the 10-meter walk test and Pediatric Balance Scale (PDS). Functional independence was assessed with the Children's Functional Independence Measure (WeeFim). Results: Participants demonstrated significant improvements in 10-meter walking test, PDS and WeeFim scores (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The results obtained from the study showed that strengthening and aerobic exercise training applied to students with intellectual disabilities positively affected walking, balance, and functional independence.
Description: Article; Early Access
URI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2199224
https://hdl.handle.net/11499/51088
ISSN: 2047-3869
2047-3877
Appears in Collections:Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu Koleksiyonu
Scopus İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / Scopus Indexed Publications Collection
Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi Koleksiyonu
Tıp Fakültesi Koleksiyonu
WoS İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / WoS Indexed Publications Collection

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