Progressive resistance training for persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment
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Annemarie Dijkhuizen
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Annemarie Dijkhuizen, Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, PO BOX 3109, 9701 DC Groningen, The Netherlands.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAly Waninge
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Huizen, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorSeph Hermans
Revant Medical Specialist Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre Breda, Breda, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorCees P. van der Schans
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorWim P. Krijnen
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Annemarie Dijkhuizen
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Correspondence
Annemarie Dijkhuizen, Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, PO BOX 3109, 9701 DC Groningen, The Netherlands.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAly Waninge
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Huizen, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorSeph Hermans
Revant Medical Specialist Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre Breda, Breda, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorCees P. van der Schans
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorWim P. Krijnen
Research Group Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Background
Knowledge concerning the feasibility and effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) for persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment who are categorized in Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level 1 is limited. The aim of our study was to evaluate feasibility and effect of PRT on participants' Quadriceps strength and personal goals.
Methods
Eight Participants followed a PRT program for 10 weeks. Feasibility was determined by percentage of attendance and compliance. The effect of PRT was analyzed with a linear mixed model (p < 0.05) and by normalized bootstrap (95% CI).
Results
Participants attended 87.8% of the sessions and trained according to the PRT program, indicating sufficient compliance. Quadriceps strength increased significantly by 69%, and participants' personal goals were achieved.
Conclusion
PRT is a feasible and potentially effective method for increasing Quadriceps strength as well as achieving personal goals in persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment with GMFCS Level 1.
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