Publications by authors named "Alexandrina Cavalcante Rodrigues Nitz"
Effects of a 12-Week Mixed-Method Physical Exercise Program on Physical Fitness, Stress, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series Study.
Alexandrina Cavalcante Rodrigues Nitz José Pedro Ferreira Elaine Maria Ribeiro Juliana Albuquerque da Rocha Chrystiane Vasconcelos Andrade Toscano
Children (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) tend to be less active and more sedentary compared to their peers, which can impact their overall health and well-being.
- A study involving 15 teenagers with ambulatory CP participated in a 12-week mixed-method exercise program that included both in-person and online activities, focusing on enhancing their physical fitness and mental health.
- Results showed improvements in muscular strength, flexibility, aerobic endurance, and positive changes in participants' perceptions of depression, anxiety, and stress, indicating that the program was effective and well-suited to their needs.
The Methodological Quality of Studies on Physical Exercise in Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
Alexandrina Cavalcante Rodrigues Nitz Maria João Campos Ana Amélia Moraes Antunes Emilly da Silva Freitas Chrystiane Vasconcelos Andrade Toscano
Healthcare (Basel)
October 2024
Introduction: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses point to the benefits of physical exercise for adolescents with cerebral palsy, improving physical conditioning, muscle strength, balance, and walking speed. However, given the high number of reviews that include randomized and non-randomized studies, it is increasingly necessary to assess the methodological quality of these reviews. This scoping review investigated the methodological quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effects of physical exercise in adolescents with cerebral palsy to elucidate the methodological limitations of the research and the priorities to be observed in future research.
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