A comparison of physical activity, physical fitness levels, BMI and blood pressure of adults with intellectual disability, who do and do not take part in Special Olympics Ireland programmes: Results from the SOPHIE study

Walsh, Denise; Belton, Sarahjane; Meegan, Sarah; Bowers, Kirsty; Corby, Deidre; Staines, Anthony; McVeigh, Treasa; McKeon, Michael; Hoey, Edel; Trépel, Dominic; Griffin, Peter; Sweeney, Mary Rose

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“…The 6MWT is a field test for cardiovascular endurance and functional exercise capacity that measures the distance covered when walking on a flat surface (e.g., 20–50 m distance; American Thoracic Society (ATS) Statement 2002 [ 31 ]). It has been tested with clinical [ 31 ] populations as well as adults with ID [ 16 , 32 , 33 , 34 ]. The test has been shown to have both acceptable validity and reliability [ 32 , 33 , 35 ] for use with adults with ID [ 32 , 33 , 36 ].…”

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Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes in Hong Kong

Chow

Choi²,

Huang

2018

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Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically have a sedentary lifestyle and higher rates of overweight and obesity. This study describes the habitual daily physical activity (PA) and the health-related physical fitness (PF) of adults with mild and moderate ID who resided in four group homes and worked in sheltered workshops. We also assessed the contribution of PF variables towards PA levels and sedentary behavior of this population subgroup. Adults with mild and moderate ID (N = 114) were assessed on PF tests (percent body fat, waist and hip circumferences, 6-min walk (6MWT), arm curl, and sit and reach). PA and sedentary behavior on weekdays were determined using Actigraph accelerometers. Results showed these adults averaged 2% of their daily time (or 10 min) engaged in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and 67% of the time (495 min) being sedentary. No significant differences between mild and moderate ID were found for any PA or PF variable. Linear multiple regression analyses showed 6MWT to be the only significant PF variable contributing to the variance of PA and sedentary behavior. In conclusion, adults with ID reside in group home have low PA and low fitness levels. Among fitness variables, the walking test (i.e., cardiovascular fitness) had the highest positive association with participants’ daily PA, MVPA, and negative association with sedentary behavior. Future intervention studies in promoting PA and fitness for adults with ID are warranted.

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Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes in Hong Kong

Chow

Choi²,

Huang

2018

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“…Almost all physically disabled individuals consume more energy than healthy individuals during personal and social physical activities in their daily lives [2][3][4]. An increased disability level has been shown to cause a decrease in physical activity levels [5][6][7][8][9].…”

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The Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals With Physical Disabilities

Ulaş¹,

Topuz²,

Horasan³

2019

Turk J Med Sci

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Background/aim The aim of this study is to assess the validity and reliability of Turkish translation of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PASIPD) in a disabled Turkish population. Materials and methods Following the translation protocol of the PASIPD, the Turkish version of the PASIPD, Short Form-36, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire were administered to 198 developmentally and physically disabled individuals. Results The Turkish version of the PASIPD was found to be reliable. The domains of the Turkish version of the PASIPD were also found to be valid. Four factors were obtained from the questionnaire. The ICC was 1.0 since all the respondents reported the same answers in the test and retest. The Cronbach α for the PASIPD was 0.60. Conclusion The Turkish version of the PASIPD survey is valid and reliable for developmentally and physically disabled Turkish individuals and professionals can use it to assess physical activity level.

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“…(e) Lower-body flexibility was measured with a back-saver sit-and-reach test. These fitness testing protocols are chosen because they are easier to administer and have been used often in clinical settings for adults as well as children and adolescents with ID [ 22 , 32 , 34 , 35 ]. The raw scores were used for data analysis.…”

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“…Participants with high PA scored higher on tests of balance, comfortable and quick walking speed, muscular endurance of the legs, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Walsh et al [ 22 ] compared the PA, fitness levels, BMI, and blood pressure of adults with ID (33.01 ± 11.09 years) between participants and nonparticipants in Special Olympics programs. Those who participated accumulated more moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) per day and had higher fitness levels and health profile scores than did those who did not participate in the programs.…”

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Sedentary Time, Physical Activity Levels and Physical Fitness in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Hsu

Chou

Pan

et al. 2021

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Purpose: This cross-sectional study assessed the associations of gender, age, level of intellectual disabilities (IDs) and of daily sedentary and physical activity (PA) time with physical fitness in adults with ID. Materials and methods: Sixty adults (mean age = 39.19 ± 11.70 years) with ID participated in this cross-sectional study. PA was monitored for 7 days using an ActiGraph GT3X monitor. Physical fitness was measured with a 6-min walking test, isometric push-up test, modified curl-up test, handgrip strength test, and back-saver sit-and-reach test. Results: (a) An age of ≥39 years and female gender were associated with lower performance in multiple aspects of physical fitness. (b) More moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) was associated with greater muscular strength and endurance (modified curl-ups: β = 0.36, p < 0.01; handgrip strength: right, β = 0.52, p < 0.01; left, β = 0.52, p < 0.01). (c) More light-intensity PA (LPA) was associated with greater upper-body muscular endurance (β = 0.42, p < 0.01) and greater flexibility (right leg: β = 0.36, p < 0.01; left leg: β = 0.38, p < 0.01). Conclusion: LPA may be as beneficial as MVPA to the physical fitness of adults with ID. Future studies should focus on developing effective PA interventions for adults with ID, especially for women and individuals aged ≥39 years, by incorporating both LPA and MVPA.

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A comparison of physical activity, physical fitness levels, BMI and blood pressure of adults with intellectual disability, who do and do not take part in Special Olympics Ireland programmes: Results from the SOPHIE study

Cited by 30 publications

References 57 publications

Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes in Hong Kong

Physical Activity and Physical Fitness of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes in Hong Kong

The Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals With Physical Disabilities

Sedentary Time, Physical Activity Levels and Physical Fitness in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

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