Exercise reduces physical alterations in a rat model of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has serious physical consequences for children such as behavioral disabilities, growth disorders, neuromuscular problems, impaired motor coordination, and decreased muscle tone. However, it is not known whether loss of muscle strength occurs, and which interventions will effectively mitigate physical PAE impairments. We aimed to investigate whether physical alteration persists during adolescence and whether exercise is an effective intervention.

Results

Using paradigms to evaluate different physical qualities, we described that early adolescent PAE animals have significant alterations in agility and strength, without alterations in balance and coordination compared to CTRL animals. We evaluated the effectiveness of 3 different exerc

SUBMITTER: Vargas-Foitzick R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11193177 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature