Participation predictors for leisure-time physical activity intervention in children with cerebral palsy.

Sarah Elizabeth Reedman Roslyn Nancy BoydJenny ZivianiCatherine ElliottRobert S WareLeanne Sakzewski

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2021)

Children who met their treatment goals showed a greater increase in physical activity participation. Children who were more intrinsically motivated by physical activity at baseline improved more. Being older and having a comorbid diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder were associated with an attenuated effect of the therapy.

Keyphrases

physical activity
autism spectrum disorder
children with cerebral palsy
young adults
body mass index
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
stem cells
intellectual disability
replacement therapy
mesenchymal stem cells
global health