Development of a short-term exercise program specialized in improving children balance function for practical use in schools
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Healthy child
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000050140
- Lead Sponsor
- Aichi Prefectural Mikawa Aoitori Medical and Rehabilitation Center for Developmental Disabilitie
- Brief Summary
There was a total of 24 participants over two months, (n=12 boys, n=12 girls). Significant differences in height were observed as they increased throughout the growth of the participants involved in this dance program. However, there were no significant differences in the weight and body mass index and body fat percentages among the participants. Grip strength, standing broad jump, and two-step test improved from before the program. There was no change in physical activity time and back muscle strength.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Orthopedic diseases, neuromuscular diseases
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Physical function assessment: gait function, body composition measurement, muscle strength measurement, balance function assessment, agility assessment, postural alignment, activity level 2. Lifestyle assessment by questionnaire: physical activity time, sleep time, screen time, self-esteem
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method