@article{ref1,
title="Recreational physical activities among children with a history of severe traumatic brain injury",
journal="Brain injury",
year="2010",
author="Katz-Leurer, Michal and Rotem, Hemda and Keren, Ofer and Meyer, Shirley",
volume="24",
number="13-14",
pages="1561-1567",
abstract="Objective: To describe leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and physical capabilities such as balance, muscle strength and walking performance and to evaluate the associations between physical capabilities and LTPA among children post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) as compared to a peer group of typically-developed (TD) controls. Participants: Convenience sample of 15 children, 1.5-7 years post-severe TBI and 15 age- and sex-matched controls. Main outcome measures: LTPA by the Godin and Shephard (G&S) questionnaire. Balance tests-the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and functional reach test (FRT). Maximal isometric strength was assessed by using a hand-held dynamometer; walking dynamics were recorded by an electronic mat and the 6 minute walk test and energy expenditure index (EEI). Perceived exertion was rated by the OMNI scale. Results: Children post-severe TBI participate significantly less in LTPA as compared to TD controls (p < 0.01). Walking performance was comparable between groups except for step length which was significantly shorter among children post-TBI. Hip extensor strength and balance performance were significantly lower among children post-TBI. Balance performance was positively associated with LTPA. Conclusions: This study suggests that attention should be directed towards improving balance performance as part of the training repertoire of children and adolescents with post-severe TBI. The efficacy of such a training programme, in particular its contribution to LTPA participation, should then be further assessed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0269-9052",
doi="10.3109/02699052.2010.523046",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2010.523046"
}