Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Postural control is a skill associated with most motor activities and is essential for the performance of activities of daily living. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) present postural control deficits that can be attributed to several causes. The aim of this study was to determine whether...
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| author | María Mercedes Reguera-García Eva Fernández-Baró Ignacio Diez-Vega Irene Varona-Echave Jesús Seco-Calvo |
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| description | Postural control is a skill associated with most motor activities and is essential for the performance of activities of daily living. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) present postural control deficits that can be attributed to several causes. The aim of this study was to determine whether postural control and physical fitness could explain the cognitive impairment and support needs in this population. A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with 18 people with ID. Data collection was based on assessments for postural control (Mini BESTest and Berg Balance Scale) and physical fitness (Senior Fitness Test). The data were analyzed using linear regression models. Anticipatory postural adjustments were associated with support needs, explaining up to 45% of these. Consecutive postural adjustments and upper limb strength were less significantly associated with support needs. However, none of the variables used explained cognitive impairment in ID. Knowledge of the relationships and behavior of the different measurement tools is essential for the development of appropriate interventions in this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8275664de9b64ada81ee197b3dff3c092023-11-19T00:27:27ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252023-08-01138121310.3390/brainsci13081213Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot StudyMaría Mercedes Reguera-García0Eva Fernández-Baró1Ignacio Diez-Vega2Irene Varona-Echave3Jesús Seco-Calvo4SALBIS Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León, 24400 Ponferrada, SpainAsprona Bierzo, Ave 3rd 24 A. Compostilla, 24402 Ponferrada, SpainENSADE Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León, 24400 Ponferrada, SpainClínica Volta do Castro, Rúa de Feliciano Barrera Fernández, 9, BAJO, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, SpainENSADE Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León, 24400 Ponferrada, SpainPostural control is a skill associated with most motor activities and is essential for the performance of activities of daily living. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) present postural control deficits that can be attributed to several causes. The aim of this study was to determine whether postural control and physical fitness could explain the cognitive impairment and support needs in this population. A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with 18 people with ID. Data collection was based on assessments for postural control (Mini BESTest and Berg Balance Scale) and physical fitness (Senior Fitness Test). The data were analyzed using linear regression models. Anticipatory postural adjustments were associated with support needs, explaining up to 45% of these. Consecutive postural adjustments and upper limb strength were less significantly associated with support needs. However, none of the variables used explained cognitive impairment in ID. Knowledge of the relationships and behavior of the different measurement tools is essential for the development of appropriate interventions in this population.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/8/1213Mini BESTestSenior Fitness Testanticipatory postural adjustmentsconsecutive postural adjustmentsmotor strategiesArm Curl Test |
| spellingShingle | María Mercedes Reguera-García Eva Fernández-Baró Ignacio Diez-Vega Irene Varona-Echave Jesús Seco-Calvo Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study Brain Sciences Mini BESTest Senior Fitness Test anticipatory postural adjustments consecutive postural adjustments motor strategies Arm Curl Test |
| title | Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study |
| title_full | Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study |
| title_short | Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study |
| title_sort | explanatory capacity of postural control and physical fitness in cognitive impairment and support needs among individuals with intellectual disabilities a cross sectional pilot study |
| topic | Mini BESTest Senior Fitness Test anticipatory postural adjustments consecutive postural adjustments motor strategies Arm Curl Test |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/8/1213 |
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