Flexibility and Game Actions’ Effects on Lower Extremity Joint Range of Motion in Cerebral Palsied Children (Spastic Type)

Yılmaz, Atike; Beyleroğlu, Malik; Hazar, Muhsin; Kırımoğlu, Hüseyin; Şentürk, Uğur

doi:10.1080/09735070.2017.1305223

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“…prevents injury and facilitates the body's efficient movement at any single or group of joints [16]. Research shows that a combination of joint range motion, cardiorespiratory, and muscular fitness can assist people with cerebral palsy achieve the following:…”

Section: Joint Range Of Motion or Flexibility -Itmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy

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Pennington

2021

Int. J. Phys. Educ. Fit. Sports

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Despite the fact that cerebral palsy affects the balance, coordination, muscles, and movements of individuals, adaptive sports can be used to help individuals with cerebral palsy stay physically active. High-quality physical education and movement opportunities can integrate children with cerebral palsy into movement programing, as to enable children with cerebral palsy to achieve goals related to cognitive skills associated with exploring physical health, maintaining physical health, as well as affective values towards physical health, movement, play, and general wellbeing. Cerebral palsy has not prevented some people from being athletes who have managed to compete on the international stage. Sports is one way to encourage people with cerebral palsy to socialize, be fit, stay healthy, and, most importantly, have fun. Enjoyment of physical activity can improve the self-efficacy of individuals with cerebral Palsy. It can motivate them to override pain and sustain their participation. This article details the considerations, recommendations, safety concerns, and facilitation protocols for individuals with cerebral palsy participating in adapted sport.

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Section: Joint Range Of Motion or Flexibility -Itmentioning

confidence: 99%