Levels of Physical Activity in Children with Extremity Fractures a Dutch Observational Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Fractures are common in children and a frequent cause of emergency department (ED) visits. Fractures can cause long-term complications, such as growth problems. Research on fractures can reveal useful areas of focus for injury prevention. To assess the role of physical activity in the occurrence of fractures, this study investigates physical activity among children with extremity fractures based on the Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health. A multi-center, cross-sectional study was performed at two EDs in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Patients between 4 and 18 years of age visiting these EDs with a fracture were asked to complete a validated questionnaire. Of the 188 respondents, 51% were found to adhere to the recommendations. Among participants between 13 and 18 years of ag

SUBMITTER: Traa AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8947536 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature