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Introduction: Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more likely to have problems related to body mass than typically developing pediatric population. Compared to the great number of studies focusing on children and adolescents without ID, evidence regarding body composition among young populations with ID is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence rate of body composition disorders among school-aged children and adolescents with ID in the Podkarpacie region. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study of 461 students aged 4-18 years was conducted in special education institutions in southeastern Poland. Body mass index (BMI) was assessed. Based on BMI values, the BMI percentile of each participants was calculated using Polish age- and sex-specific BMI charts. The physical measurements included also waist circumference (WC) and body fat percentage (BFP) which was estimated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Analysis was performed to evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, excess adiposity, and abdominal obesity (AO). Results: The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity based BMI was 28,2% and 17,4%, respectively. Obesity was diagnosed more often in girls (24,1%) compared to boys (13,7%). The prevalence of excess adiposity (BFP = 95th percentile) was 25,6% (37,6% among girls and 19,1% among boys). Prevalence of AO (WC = 90th percentile) was 39,5%, higher in girls compared to boys (49,3% vs. 34,1%, respectively). Conclusions: Results indicated that the prevalence of obesity among school-aged children and adolescents with ID was remarkably high. Obesity was diagnosed more often in girls. Therefore, future research should focus on reducing and preventing obesity of this population in Poland. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of rehabilitation using Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation on balance and functional efficiency. in patients after stroke. Material and methods: The pilot study included a group of 28 patients after a stroke undergoing rehabilitation (1 hour of individual therapy, 1 hour of upright positioning and 30 minutes of Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation 5 days a week during 1 month) at the Donum Corde Rehabilitation Center. The control group received the same rehabilitation dimension and Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation - placebo. To assess the effects, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), ADL scale, IADL scale, Trunk Control Test, ICF categorical set, reaching test (FR) and postural stability assessment using the Alfa platform were used. The study was carried out twice - before the start and after the completion of the rehabilitation program. Results: The conducted research showed significant differences between the average results of the assessment of balance, daily activities, postural control and functional efficiency after rehabilitation. Balance and functional efficiency improved significantly in the study group compared to the control group (p>0.05). Conclusions: Supplementing standard physiotherapy with Functional Proprioceptive Stimulation may contribute to faster motor recovery and accelerate the return of independence in activities of daily living in stroke patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the external and internal compliance of the Luna EMG multifunctional robot as a tool for assessing upper limb proprioception in people after stroke. Material and methods: The study was conducted among people in the late phase after stroke. A total of 126 respondents participated in the study, including 78 women and 48 men. The median age recorded was nearly 60 years. Proprioception measurements were performed using the Luna EMG diagnostic and rehabilitation robot to assess the left and right upper limb. The study was conducted by 2 researchers, twice, 2 weeks apart. The results were compared between the researchers and the studies. Results: High compliance of the measurements performed for the right hand was confirmed by the interclass correlation coefficients ICC (0.996-0.998) and for the left hand ICC (0.994-0.999) as well as Pearson's linear correlation, which in all cases, both when examining the compliance between the studies and between the researchers, was recorded at a very high level. level (r=1.00) for the right and left hand. Conclusions: Measurements performed by the multifunctional Luna EMG robot demonstrate high internal and external compliance in the assessment of proprioceptive sense of the upper limb in people after stroke. Studies have shown that the diagnostic and rehabilitation robot is a reliable tool in assessing upper limb proprioception in people after stroke. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]