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17-06-2024

Impact of muscular strength in children with autism spectrum disorder: A comparative study

Impacto de la Fuerza Muscular en Niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista: Un Estudio Comparativo

Impacto da força muscular em crianças com transtorno do espectro autista: Um estudo comparativo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15332/2422474X.9876
Darlan Tavares dos Santos
Fabio H. de Freitas
Karollyni B. A. Dantas
Maria João Cavalheiro Campos
Igor Matos Nunes
Lavínia Lopes Bamberg
Isis Lopes dos Santos
Mateus da Silva Santos
Estélio H. M. Dantas

Resumen (es)

La investigación limitada ha explorado la relación entre la fuerza muscular y el TEA en poblaciones pediátricas, lo cual constituye el enfoque principal de la presente investigación. Este estudio evaluó la fuerza muscular en niños de 4 a 7 años, comparando aquellos con TEA (n=34) con aquellos sin TEA (n=52). Se midió la fuerza de agarre y la fuerza isométrica de los músculos extensores de la rodilla mediante pruebas estandarizadas. Se siguieron consideraciones éticas y se realizó un análisis estadístico utilizando IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0. Los niños con TEA mostraron una fuerza de agarre y una fuerza de los músculos extensores de la rodilla significativamente más bajas en comparación con aquellos sin TEA (p < 0.05). Estos hallazgos sugieren una influencia negativa del TEA en la fuerza muscular, lo que podría afectar las capacidades funcionales y la calidad de vida. El estudio sugiere que los niños con TEA presentan una fuerza muscular más baja en comparación con sus pares sin TEA.

Palabras clave (es): trastorno del espectro autista, fuerza muscular, poblaciones pediátricas, habilidades motoras

Resumen (en)

Limited research has explored the relationship between muscle strength and ASD within pediatric populations, and this forms the primary focus of the current investigation. This study assessed muscle strength in children aged 4 to 7 years, comparing those with ASD (n=34) to those without ASD (n=52). Grip strength and isometric strength of the knee extensor muscles were measured using standardized tests. Ethical considerations were followed, and statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0. Children with ASD demonstrated significantly lower grip strength and knee extensor muscle strength compared to those without ASD (p < 0.05). These findings suggest a negative influence of ASD on muscle strength, potentially impacting functional abilities and quality of life. The study suggests that children with ASD exhibit lower muscle strength compared to their peers without ASD.

Palabras clave (en): autism spectrum disorder, muscle strength, pediatric populations, motor abilities
Darlan Tavares dos Santos, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Doctor’s Degree Program in Nursing and Biosciences – PpgEnfBio, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8055-6898; e-mail: profdarlansantos@gmail.com

Fabio H. de Freitas, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Master in Exercise Biodynamics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4545-1388; e-mail: freitash2004@gmail.com

Karollyni B. A. Dantas, Tiradentes University

Master and Doctor’s Degree Program in Health and Environment PSA, Tiradentes University (UNIT), Aracaju, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6886-6976; e-mail: karollbdantas@gmail.com

Maria João Cavalheiro Campos, University of Coimbra

Doctoral Program in Sport Sciences - Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra; Coimbra, Portugal; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2148-3534; e-mail: mjcampos@fcdef.uc.pt

Igor Matos Nunes, Tiradentes University

Undergraduate degree in Medicine at Tiradentes University - UNIT, Aracaju, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8655-1787; e-mail: igor.nunes@souunit.com.br

Lavínia Lopes Bamberg, Tiradentes University

Undergraduate degree in Medicine at Tiradentes University - UNIT, Aracaju, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5440-6121; e-mail: lavinia.bamberg@souunit.com.br

Isis Lopes dos Santos, Tiradentes University

Undergraduate degree in Medicine at Tiradentes University - UNIT, Aracaju, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9202-9639; e-mail: isis.lopes@souunit.com.br

Mateus da Silva Santos, Tiradentes University

Undergraduate degree in Medicine at Tiradentes University - UNIT, Aracaju, Brazil; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8006-4324; e-mail: mateus.silva03@souunit.com.br

Estélio H. M. Dantas, Tiradentes University

Doctor’s Degree Program in Nursing and Biosciences – PpgEnfBio, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Master and Doctor’s Degree Program in Health and Environment - PSA, Tiradentes University - UNIT, Aracaju, Brazil ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0981-8020; e-mail: estelio.dantas@unirio.br

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Cómo citar

Tavares dos Santos, D., de Freitas, F. H., A. Dantas, K. B., Cavalheiro Campos, M. J., Matos Nunes, I., Lopes Bamberg, L., Lopes dos Santos, I., da Silva Santos, M., & M. Dantas, E. H. (2024). Impacto de la Fuerza Muscular en Niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista: Un Estudio Comparativo. Cuerpo, Cultura Y Movimiento, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.15332/2422474X.9876

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