The Analysis of the Correlations between BMI and Body Composition among Children with and without Intellectual Disability

Ungurean, Bogdan; Cojocariu, Adrian; Abalașei, Beatrice Aurelia; Popescu, Lucian; Puni, Alexandru Rares; Stoica, Marius; Pârvu, Carmen

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“…The research results also suggest a greater impact of kinesiotherapy programs on gait and functional capacity rehabilitation regarding the travelled distance parameter in patients with lower limb amputation, compared to patients performing the hydrokinetic therapy program. These results are also confirmed by previous studies that highlight the role of kinetic exercise in muscle toning and the rehabilitation of gait biomechanics and dynamics in patients with lower limb amputation [ 60 , 61 , 62 ]. Research on this category of patients has mainly focused on issues related to pain therapy [ 63 , 64 ], prosthesis accommodation [ 65 , 66 ], improving motor and functional capabilities [ 67 , 68 , 69 ], psychological impact, increasing quality of life [ 70 , 71 ] and social and professional integration [ 72 , 73 ].…”

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Impact of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrokinetic Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Balance, Gait and Functional Capacity in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study

Cotrobaș-Dascălu

Bădău

Stoica

et al. 2022

JCM

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The purpose of this pilot study was to identify impact differences in the rehabilitation of balance, gait and functional capacity in patients with lower limb amputation performing hydrokinetic therapy and kinesiotherapy programs during the pre-prosthetic and prosthetic phases. The study included 16 male patients aged 40–60 years with amputated lower limbs for 6 to 12 months, which involved transfemoral amputation (TFA), transtibial amputation (TTA), traumatic and vascular amputation, who were divided into the following two groups: the hydrokinetic therapy (HKT) group and the kinesiotherapy (KT) group, named after the content of the rehabilitation programs that were implemented for 2 weeks in the pre-prosthetic and prosthetic periods. The initial and final evaluation of the participants included the following tests: the Berg Scale and the four square test for the evaluation of the balance; the PodoSmart device for gait assessment; through the walking test over 6 min, we evaluated the functional capacity. The results were processed in SPSS 24. Analysis of the results on balance rehabilitation through the Berg Scale highlighted that the progress related to the mean of the total score was 7.62 points, p = 0.00 for the HKT group and 7.50 points, p = 0.00 for the KT group, while in the four square step test, the mean of progress was 6.125 s, p = 0.00 for the HKT group and 6 s, p = 0.000 for the KT group. The PodoSmart gait analysis revealed that the HKT group showed a progress mean of 4.875%, p = 0.00, for the foot symmetry parameter, which was 1.875% less than the score achieved by the KT group whose symmetry progress mean was 6.75%, p = 0.00, while the average progress mean for the cadence parameter was 2.75 steps/min higher for the KT group than the HKT group. The comparative analysis of the impact of these two programs on the patients’ functional capacity indicated that the score recorded by the KT group was a progress mean of 15.12 m, p = 0.00 better than the HKT group for the travelled distance parameter; the implementation of the hydrokinetic therapy program led to better exercise adaptation for the HKT group compared to the KT group at an average HR (HRavg) with 0.50 BPM, p = 0.00. After analyzing the results, it has been found that hydrokinetic therapy programs have a greater impact on balance rehabilitation and exercise adaptation, while kinesiotherapy programs have a greater impact on gait rehabilitation and functional capacity optimization for the travelled distance parameter.

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Impact of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrokinetic Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Balance, Gait and Functional Capacity in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study

Cotrobaș-Dascălu

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Stoica

et al. 2022

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“…The rates of the variables of body build and composition were smaller in children with ID compared to SG1. Ungurean et al [ 36 ] nP =101 males and females (Males without ID – SG1) nP=23/age=17.7±0.9 (Females without ID – SG2) nP=26/age=17.2±0.9 (Males with moderate ID – SG3) nP=34/age=16.4±0.9 (Females with moderate ID – SG4) nP=12/age=16.2±0.1 (Males with severe ID) nP=6/age=16.8±0.9 N/A Identification of the parameters of body composition that impact on the values of BMI in children with and without ID Telemeter with a Bosch GLM 80 laser TANITA MC 580 S Both gender groups of ID children were characterized by similar prevalence of excess BM and obesity. ID boys were characterized by more frequent prevalence of obesity (BMI>24) compared to overweight (BMI rating between 21.5 – 24).…”

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Differentiation of the body build and posture in the population of people with intellectual disabilities and Down Syndrome: a systematic review

Gaweł,

Celebańska,

Zwierzchowska

2024

BMC Public Health

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Background The aim of the study was to identify the variables of the internal compensatory mechanisms that differentiate the body build and posture of people with Down syndrome (DS) from the intellectual disability (ID) population. It was assumed that gaining knowledge in the abovementioned aspect will allow for a better understanding of the limitation of the kinesthetic abilities of people with ID and DS and simultaneously enable to optimize the process of planning and interventions to improve physical activity in this population with the adequate use of theirs strengths in the biomechanical and morphofunctional systems. Methods The methodology of this systematic review was developed according to the PRISMA guidelines. A search of PubMed, EBSCO, Scopus databases was conducted to identify all studies on DS/ID and the body build and posture from 2003 to 2023. Results 395 articles were assessed to determine eligibility, while 22 studies met the inclusion criteria and were subjected to detailed analysis and assessment of their methodological quality. The differentiation of the body build and posture in DS population can be induced by both internal and external compensatory mechanisms. It is difficult to confirm the direct effect of the intrinsic variables that impact the body build and posture in the ID population, excluding people with DS. Conclusions Compared to other ID, the intrinsic differences in the body build and posture in DS individuals were induced by gender, age, and level of ID. The tendency for diversity between DS and other ID populations in body build and posture may be determined by the presence of the third copy of chromosome 21 in DS group. Internal compensatory processes may be induced mainly by abnormalities in the structure of the cervical vertebrae and feet. IQ should not be used as the only variable that identifies the population of people with ID.

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“…The measurement of BMI in the general population has been widely used because, together with total adiposity, it correlates positively with the risk of cardiometabolic disease which in the case of children with an ID exceeds the values recommended by the World Health Organization [40], making them more prone to obesity from an early age. Our study shows a high BMI in the adult group, which coincides with previous studies in people with an ID that show an increase in BMI and body weight in the age groups of 18 to 29 and 30 to 39 years, and then decrease when older [41].…”

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Primary Validation of the Submandibular Skinfold as an Anthropometric Measurement of Cardiometabolic Risk in People with Intellectual Disabilities

Ferrero-Hernández

Farías‐Valenzuela

Ferrari

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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The accumulation of body fat is an important cardiometabolic risk factor; however, there is no consensus about which measure is more reliable for the assessment of cardiometabolic risk in people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of the present study was to primarily validate the submandibular skinfold as an anthropometric measurement of cardiometabolic risk in children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual disabilities, using a cross-sectional study made up of 131 people (67.2% men) with mild and moderate intellectual disability. The cardiometabolic risk indicators used were: body mass index (kg/m2), neck circumference (cm), waist circumference (cm), calf circumference (cm) and waist-to-height ratio. Moderate correlations were demonstrated between the submandibular skinfold measure and the anthropometric measurements analyzed in the three age categories, showing the highest correlation (r = 0.70) between the submandibular skinfold and BMI in the adolescent group and waist-to-height ratio in adults. The implementation of the submandibular skinfold measurement is suggested as an easy, fast, and minimally invasive anthropometric measurement as part of the physical and nutritional evaluation for the assessment of cardiometabolic risk in people with intellectual disabilities.

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The Analysis of the Correlations between BMI and Body Composition among Children with and without Intellectual Disability

Cited by 9 publications

References 26 publications

Impact of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrokinetic Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Balance, Gait and Functional Capacity in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study

Impact of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrokinetic Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Balance, Gait and Functional Capacity in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study

Differentiation of the body build and posture in the population of people with intellectual disabilities and Down Syndrome: a systematic review

Primary Validation of the Submandibular Skinfold as an Anthropometric Measurement of Cardiometabolic Risk in People with Intellectual Disabilities

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