Language Development: The Effect of Aquatic and  On-Land Motor Interventions

Ram-Tsur, Ronit; Nissim, Michal; Zion, Michal; Ben‐Soussan, Tal Dotan; Mevarech, Zemira R.

doi:10.4236/ce.2013.49b009

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“…Thus, cerebellar deficits are thought to affect articulation and working memory, due to deficits in timing which interfere with automatization of learning (Thomas and Karmiloff-Smith, 2002; Overy et al, 2003; Ram-Tsur et al, 2013). …”

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Gender-Dependent Changes in Time Production Following Quadrato Motor Training in Dyslexic and Normal Readers

Ben‐Soussan¹,

Glicksohn

2018

Front. Comput. Neurosci.

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Time estimation is an important component of the ability to organize and plan sequences of actions as well as cognitive functions, both of which are known to be altered in dyslexia. While attention deficits are accompanied by short Time Productions (TPs), expert meditators have been reported to produce longer durations, and this seems to be related to their increased attentional resources. In the current study, we examined the effects of a month of Quadrato Motor Training (QMT), which is a structured sensorimotor training program that involves sequencing of motor responses based on verbal commands, on TP using a pre-post design. QMT has previously been found to enhance attention and EEG oscillatory activity, especially within the alpha range. For the current study, 29 adult Hebrew readers were recruited, of whom 10 dyslexic participants performed the QMT. The normal readers were randomly assigned to QMT (n = 9) or Verbal Training (VT, identical cognitive training with no overt motor component, and only verbal response, n = 10). Our results demonstrate that in contrast to the controls, longer TP in females was found following 1 month of intensive QMT in the dyslexic group, while the opposite trend occurred in control females. We suggest that this longer TP in the female dyslexics is related to their enhanced attention resulting from QMT. The current findings suggest that the combination of motor and mindful training, embedded in QMT, has a differential effect depending on gender and whether one is dyslexic or not. These results have implications for educational and contemplative neuroscience, emphasizing the connection between specifically-structured motor training, time estimation and attention.

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Gender-Dependent Changes in Time Production Following Quadrato Motor Training in Dyslexic and Normal Readers

Ben‐Soussan¹,

Glicksohn

2018

Front. Comput. Neurosci.

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“…The physical conditions of the aquatic environment allow for training at different depths and with differing gravitational influences on the individuals. Moreover, the aquatic environment provides three dimensions of movement rather than the two present on-land [51]. This results in more or new sensory information during AMA, which could account for the difference between the OLMA and AMA groups.…”

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Effects of Aquatic Motor Activities on Early Childhood Cognitive and Motor Development

Nissim¹,

Ram-Tsur²,

Zion³

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While the mental and physical benefits of motor activity are well documented, the degree to which these benefits are dependent upon the environment within which the activity takes place remains unknown. Specifically, studies exploring the effects of aquatic motor activities on cognitive abilities are rare. The current study investigated the effects of aquatic motor activities-as compared to on-land motor activities and non-motor activities-on the development of motor and cognitive abilities in a sample of 94 children aged between four and six. Developmental-functionality testsincluding fine and gross motor, time estimation, reasoning and processing speed tests-were used to measure the motor and cognitive abilities of participants before and after six months of intervention. Participation in the aquatic motor activities group was found to improve gross motor, time-estimation and reasoning abilities. Moreover, improvements in gross motor abilities mediated the association between participation in aquatic motor activities group and the children's processing speed ability. These findings can improve the understanding of child development professionals, psychologists and educators regarding the connection between aquatic environment and cognitive and motor development, and may contribute to improved early childhood interventions.

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“…Therefore, immersion in an aquatic setting provides multi-sensory stimulation, combining three sensory systems: the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile, which may help improve balance and coordination [29,30]. Yet, there are few studies examining the effects of Aquatic Physical Intervention (API) on cognitive abilities [31][32][33][34] and functional behaviors [35,36].…”

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Effects of aquatic physical intervention on fall risk, working memory and hazard-perception as pedestrians in older people: a pilot trial

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Background: Normal aging is associated with balance, mobility and working memory decline that increase fall risk and influence activity of daily living functions. Mounting evidence suggests that physical activity is beneficial for decreasing aging effects. Previous studies have focused on land-based physical activity. Research concerning the aquatic environment is scarce. The primary objectives of this three arm intervention pilot study were to examine the effects of an aquatic physical intervention program on balance, gait, fall risk and working memory among community-dwelling older individuals. The secondary objective was to examine the effects of an aquatic physical intervention program on safety of street-crossing among community-dwelling older individuals. Methods: Forty-two healthy participants aged 65 or older were enrolled into one of three intervention groups: aquatic physical intervention (API) (N = 13), on-land physical intervention (OLPI) (N = 14) or non-physical intervention (NPI) (N = 15). The intervention took place from 2018 until 2019 at Tel-Aviv University, Sheba medical center and Reich Center. The protocol included 30-min sessions twice a week for 12 weeks. Balance, gait and fall risk were assessed by the Tinneti test, working memory abilities were assessed by digit span and Corsi blocks tests and simulated safe streets-crossing was assessed by the hazard perception test for pedestrians. Testing and data collection was conducted at baseline, after six weeks and 12 weeks of intervention. All members of the professional team involved in evaluating participants were blind to the intervention group to which participants were allocated. Results: The differences in Tinetti balance (F (2, 39)=10.03, p < 0.01), fall risk (F (2, 39)=5.62, p0 > .05), digit span forward (F (2, 39)=8.85, p < 0.01) and Corsi blocks forward (F (2, 39)=3.54, p < 0.05) and backward (F (2, 39)=6.50, p < 0.05) scores after 12 weeks between the groups were significant. The API group showed improved scores. The differences in hazard perception test for pedestrians scores after 12 weeks of intervention between the groups were marginally significant (F (2, 39)=3.13, p = 0.055). The API group showed improved scores.

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Language Development: The Effect of Aquatic and On-Land Motor Interventions

Cited by 10 publications

References 53 publications

Gender-Dependent Changes in Time Production Following Quadrato Motor Training in Dyslexic and Normal Readers

Gender-Dependent Changes in Time Production Following Quadrato Motor Training in Dyslexic and Normal Readers

Effects of Aquatic Motor Activities on Early Childhood Cognitive and Motor Development

Effects of aquatic physical intervention on fall risk, working memory and hazard-perception as pedestrians in older people: a pilot trial

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