Lower Musculoskeletal Fitness Among Youth with Disabilities, Ages 6 to 15 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Youth with disabilities (YWD) often exhibit deficits in physical fitness, but much of the literature is limited by small, non-representative samples. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in musculoskeletal fitness between youth with and without disabilities from the 2012 National Youth Fitness Survey (NYFS).

Methods

A secondary analysis was conducted with cross-sectional data from the 2012 NYFS of youth, 6 to 15 years of age. Fitness measures included plank, modified pull-ups, and grip strength. Disability was identified by multiple parent report items. Logistic regression with sampling weights was employed to examine group differences and associated factors.

Results

A total of 1177 youth were analyzed, including 173 YWD. A significantly gre

SUBMITTER: Pitchford EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature