Predictors of physical activity levels in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: clinical cohort study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy may be trapped in a vicious circle of low physical fitness, resulting in deconditioning that causes a further decrease in physical activity (PA), a lower quality of life and an increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases. Therefore, establishing a healthy and active lifestyle during childhood is even more important for individuals with a disability. However, the factors that influence habitual PA in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy remain unknown.The present protocol outlines a prospective cohort study with the aim of investigating potential predictors of habitual PA in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in order to provide evidence for optimising PA levels and associated overall health.

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SUBMITTER: Fonvig CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8458314 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature