Children suffering developmental disabilties improve with group exercise programs according to a new study.
According to research analyzed by Connie Johnson, PT, a physical therapist with the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, by doing these kinds of activities, kids with disorders such as autism, mental retardation and cerebral palsy can improve their coordination and aerobic fitness.
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
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Johnson analyzed 14 studies and three other evidence reviews to determine how youth with developmental disabilities might benefit from physical activity.
The strongest evidence of benefits came from studies of group exercise, therapeutic horseback riding and treadmill workouts.
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The review appears in the January-February issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion.
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