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Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Authors :
María Mercedes Reguera-García
Eva Fernández-Baró
Ignacio Diez-Vega
Irene Varona-Echave
Jesús Seco-Calvo
Source :
Brain Sciences, Vol 13, Iss 8, p 1213 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2023.

Abstract

Postural control is a skill associated with most motor activities and is essential for the performance of activities of daily living. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) present postural control deficits that can be attributed to several causes. The aim of this study was to determine whether postural control and physical fitness could explain the cognitive impairment and support needs in this population. A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with 18 people with ID. Data collection was based on assessments for postural control (Mini BESTest and Berg Balance Scale) and physical fitness (Senior Fitness Test). The data were analyzed using linear regression models. Anticipatory postural adjustments were associated with support needs, explaining up to 45% of these. Consecutive postural adjustments and upper limb strength were less significantly associated with support needs. However, none of the variables used explained cognitive impairment in ID. Knowledge of the relationships and behavior of the different measurement tools is essential for the development of appropriate interventions in this population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20763425
Volume :
13
Issue :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Brain Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8275664de9b64ada81ee197b3dff3c09
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13081213