Diagnosis and management of children with McArdle Syndrome (GSD V) in New South Wales.

Glycogen storage type V (GSD V-McArdle Syndrome) is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterised by severe pain early after the onset of physical activity. A recent series indicated a diagnostic delay of 29 years; hence reports of children affected by the disorder are uncommon (Lucia et al., 2021, , 31, 1296-1310).

Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skill and Physical Activity in a Preschool Setting: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: To determine the effect of a 12-week fundamental motor skill (FMS) program on FMS and physical activity (PA) on preschool-aged children.

Method: A cluster randomized controlled trial. The intervention (PhysicaL ActivitY and Fundamental Motor Skills in Pre-schoolers [PLAYFun] Program) was a 12-week games-based program, delivered directly to the children in childcare centers by exercise physiologists.

Exploring the Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Interventions and Physical Activity Levels in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Physical activity provides many health benefits, yet few children meet the physical activity recommendations. In school-age children, low proficiency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) is associated with low physical activity (PA). It is unknown if the same relationship exists in pre-schoolers (aged 3-5 years).

Interventions to improve fundamental motor skills in pre-school aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Mastery in -fundamental motor skills (FMS) is associated with increased physical activity (PA) in school-aged children; however, there is limited research on pre-schoolers (3-5 years). We aimed to evaluate interventions for improving FMS as well as PA.

Design/methods: A search of electronic databases was conducted for controlled trials using PA interventions with FMS as outcomes in healthy pre-schoolers.

Sustained improvements in fitness and exercise tolerance in obese adolescents after a 12 week exercise intervention.

A 12 week exercise program was evaluated for its effect on aerobic fitness, anaerobic threshold, physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in obese insulin resistant adolescents post intervention and at follow up. 111 obese insulin resistant 10-17 year olds were recruited to a 12 month lifestyle intervention, known as RESIST. From months 4 to 6, adolescents participated in supervised exercise sessions twice per week (45-60min/session).

Exercise programs for children with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: The aim of this article was to review the evidence for using exercise programs to improve pulmonary function and fitness in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Method: Electronic databases - Medline, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, AMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched with terms 'CF' and keywords related to 'exercise'. These papers were analysed for study quality, participant details, exercise intervention details, and outcomes on pulmonary function and fitness components.