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- Influence of physical fitness on the perception of physical well-being and quality of life in individuals with Intellectual DisabilityPublication . Jacinto, Miguel; Oliveira, Rafael; Brito, João; Simões, Cristina; Vitorino, AnabelaPhysical capacities, health and quality of life (QOL) are improved through physical exercise in individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID). The aim of the present study was to verify the association of physical fitness with the perception of physical well-being and QOL in individuals with ID. Sixteen individuals with ID were evaluated by bioimpedance, functional tests (“6-minute walk test” (6MIN), “Timed Up and Go” (TUG), “30-s Chair Stand” (L/S), and “medicine ball throw”) and isokinetic dynamometer (lower limbs [LL]). The Personal Outcomes Scale (POS) was used to measure “Physical Well-Being” and “Total QoL”. Pearson and Spearman correlations were applied (p< 0.05). Correlations were found only in the female gender between the muscular strength in the extension/flexion of the LL (60º/s) and the responses of the reference technicians in the domains of “Physical Well-Being” (respectively, r= 0.729, p= 0.026; r= 0.802, p= 0.009) and “Total QOL” (respectively, r= 0.706, p= 0.033; r= 0.767, p= 0.016). It was found that strength, endurance and aerobic capacity do not seem to be associated with the physical well-being and QOL of the sample.
- Influence of physical fitness on the perception of physical well-being and quality of life in individuals with intellectual and developmental difficultiesPublication . Jacinto, Miguel; Oliveira, Rafael; Brito, João; Vitorino, AnabelaPhysical capacities, health and quality of life (QOL) are improved through physical exercise (PE). Some studies corroborate these effects in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Difficulty (IDD). In this sense, the objective of the study was to verify the association of physical fitness with the perception of physical well-being and quality of life (QOL) in individuals with IDD. Sixteen individuals with IDD (mean ± standard deviation, age, 34.2 ± 10.61 years; body mass, 72.42 ± 18.23 kg; height, 158.3 ± 9.17 cm) were assessed in body composition by bio impedance method, InBody S10 (Biospace Co, Ltd, Seoul, Korea), in the 30-second chair stand test, Timed Up And Go (TUG), 6-minute walking test (6-min) (Rikli & Jones, 1999), medicine ball throwing (3kg-ball) (Harris et al., 2011) and lower limb strength (LMS) using the HUMAC2015®/NORM™ (Tosca Drive, Stoughton, USA). “Physical Well-Being” and “Total QOL” were assessed using the Personal Outcomes Scale (Claes et al., 2010; Loon et al., 2010; Simões et al., 2016), through self-reported responses (individuals and technicians). Pearson and Spearman correlations were applied for p<0.05. In the female gender, there were associations between the tests for assessing muscle strength in the extension and flexion of LMS (angular velocity of 60º) and the responses of the technicians in the domains of “Physical Well-Being” (respectively, r=0.729 , p=0.026; r=0.802, p=0.009) and “Total QoL” (respectively, r = 0.706, p = 0.033; r = 0.767, p = 0.016). It was found that strength, endurance and aerobic capacity do not seem to be associated with physical well-being and QOL. According to the results, it is necessary to carry out studies with larger and more representative samples of each gender and degree of disability.
- Aptidão física e qualidade de vida em indivíduos com deficiência intelectual e de desenvolvimentoPublication . Jacinto, Miguel; Brito, João; Oliveira, Rafael; Martins, Alexandre; Francisco, Ruben; Vitorino, AnabelaA maioria dos indivíduos com Deficiência Intelectual e de Desenvolvimento (DID) adota um estilo de vida sedentária e inativa, tendo consequentemente fraca capacidade funcional e de composição corporal, apresentando uma relação com o seu estado de saúde. Avaliar a composição corporal e averiguar a sua influência com a capacidade funcional/aptidão física, numa população com DID. 16 indivíduos com DID avaliados na composição corporal por bio impedância multifrequência, capacidade funcional e força dos membros inferiores, com recurso a dinamómetro isocinético. Não se verificaram diferenças, na capacidade funcional e nas variáveis da composição corporal, entre grupos com diferentes gras de deficiência. Verificou-se correlações entre o género diferenças significativas, na capacidade funcional e nas variáveis da composição corporal, entre grupos com diferentes graus de deficiência. Verificaram-se correlações entre o género e as variáveis da composição corporal, apresentando o género masculino valores mais favoráveis nas variáveis percentagem de massa gorda (%MG) (r= -0,758; p=0,001), gordura visceral (GV) (r= -0,589; p=0,016), massa celular corporal (MCC) (r= 0,625; p=0,010), água extra celular (AEC) / água corporal total (ACT) (r= -0,607; p=0,013) e no ângulo de fase (AF) a 50khz (r= 0,529; p=0,035). O rácio ACT/massa isenta de gordura (MIG) e o rácio AEC/ACT apresentam valores de indivíduo saudável, respetivamente, 73,26±0,36% e 0.36-0.39%. O AF foi menor no género feminino e nas idades mais avançadas, bem como com o aumento da %MG. O grau de deficiência parece não influenciar a capacidade funcional e as variáveis da composição corporal, nesta amostra. De salientar, o AF que reflete a boa integridade celular relacionado à proporção de AEC e de água intracelular, apresenta valores dentro dos parâmetros normais, ainda que baixos.
- Move4Future: implementation and effects of a pilot physical exercise programme for children and youth at risk from multi problem familiesPublication . Mercê, Cristiana; Simões, Vera; Ramos, Liliana; Silva, Miguel; Brígida, Nancy; Vitorino, Anabela; Branco, Marco; Oliveira, Rafael; Oliveira, Rafael; Mercê, Cristiana; Simões, Vera; Ramos, Liliana; Vitorino, Anabela; Branco, MarcoIntroduction and Objective: Multi-problem families include several risk factors (e.g., mental health and weight issues). Physical exercise could be a strategy to prevent, treat and overcome numerous disorders. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the effects of implementing the Move4Future pilot program, in children and adolescents, on the following variables: i) anxiety levels, ii) body composition, iii) physical fitness, and iv) physical activity levels. Methodology: Ten participants (10.61±2.40 years) completed a 12-week physical exercise program with a weekly frequency of one session and were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. The Re vised Manifest Anxiety Scale for Children, body mass, height, triceps skinfold, calf skinfold, re laxed arm circumference, waist circumference, calf circumference, and the FITescola® battery tests (push-ups, horizontal jump, agility, shoulder flexibility and lower limb flexibility) were applied. Results and Conclusions: The main results showed a lower anxiety trait, although this change was not statistically significant (z=-1.832, p=0.067), a significant increase in stature (z=-2.197, p=0.028), a significant decrease in body mass index (z=-2.366, p=0.018), and in waist circum ference (z=-2.201, p=0.028). The Move4Future pilot program shows improvement in average values of anxiety levels, body composition and upper strength in physical fitness. However, a multi-component intervention, including families and more sessions per week, may be im portant for better results.