Physical exercise training improves muscle strength and self-esteem in children with intestinal failure.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Pediatric intestinal failure (IF) patients are less physically active compared to healthy peers, exhibit an altered body composition and low bone mineral density, which can be improved through physical activity. We assessed the effects of a tailored exercise intervention on physical fitness, nutritional status, and psychological functioning in children with IF.

Methods

Pediatric IF patients, still on and weaned off parenteral nutrition aged 6-18 years were eligible. Physical fitness ([sub]maximal exercise capacity, amount of physical activity, motor performance, strength, and core stability), nutritional status (body composition, energy expenditure, and laboratory parameters) and psychological functioning (fear, quality of life, fatigue, gastrointestinal symptoms,

SUBMITTER: Duister R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780475 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature