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    Characteristics associated with physical activity among independently ambulant children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy

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    Authors
    Mitchell, L.
    Ziviani, J.
    Boyd, Roslyn
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Mitchell, L. and Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. 2014. Characteristics associated with physical activity among independently ambulant children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.
    Source Title
    Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
    DOI
    10.1111/dmcn.12560
    ISSN
    0012-1622
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44447
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Aim: This study aimed to quantify the contribution of physical, personal and environmental characteristics to physical activity among independently ambulant children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). Method: One-hundred and two children with unilateral CP (52 males, 50 females; 52 right hemiplegia; mean age 11y 3mo, range 8–17y [SD 2y 4mo]) classified at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I = 44 and II = 58 participated. Physical activity was measured over 4 days using ActiGraph accelerometers recording as activity counts. GMFCS, functional strength, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), mobility limitations (MobQues28), age, sex, Assessment of Life-Habits recreation domain, Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) and environmental characteristics were considered for selection in a linear regression model. These served as independent variables which were determined using a backwards selection procedure. Results: Younger age, male sex, increased performance on the 6MWT, and increased participation in the home and community measured using the PEM-CY were significantly associated with activity counts (p<0.001). However, the model fit was somewhat weak (R2=0.32), indicating that much of the variation was unexplained. Older age and reduced community participation were associated with high inactivity (p<0.001). Interpretation: Physical activity interventions should primarily target adolescents and females. Walking endurance and participation in the home and community may represent modifiable characteristics to increase physical activity.

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