Physical capacity, physical activity, fatigue, and functional capacity in adults with cerebral palsy.

Ruijs, S. (Suzette) (2011) Physical capacity, physical activity, fatigue, and functional capacity in adults with cerebral palsy. thesis, Human Movement Sciences.

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Abstract

Objective This study examined the relationship between physical capacity and physical activity and the effects of bicycle training on physical capacity, physical activity, fatigue, and functional capacity in adults with CP. Methods Twenty ambulatory adults with CP (sixteen males and four females; 17 to 49 years; 12 athletes and 8 non-athletes) were tested on physical capacity (muscle strength of knee extensors and flexors (MSKEF), sprint power, maximal aerobic performance, and efficiency) and physical activity (level, mobility range and mobility control). A 4 7 year-old man performed a 9-week bicycletraining program. Before, after, and during the training program the participant was tested on physical capacity (MSKEF, sprint power, maximal aerobic performance, efficiency, and perceived exertion), physical activity (level, mobility range and mobility control), fatigue, and functional capacity (standing and walking). Results Athletes showed higher MSKEF (p<.Ol), power (maximal (p<.Ol), sprint (p<.Ol), and during steady state (p<.Ol)), and maximal aerobic capacity (p<.Ol) than non-athletes, no differences in physical activity were found. A significant correlation was found between power during steady state and mobility control (r=0.55). After training solely a substantial increase of MSKEF was found (range 32%-67%). Conclusions No relationship between physical capacity and physical activity was found. The relationship between MSKEF and mobility control in adults with CP was confirmed. After training only the MSKEF improved. The increased MSKEF did not occur together with improvements in physical activity, fatigue and functional capacity.

Item Type:	Thesis (Thesis)
Supervisor name:	?
Faculty:	Medical Sciences
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2020 11:03
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2020 11:03
URI:	https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2336

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