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Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Translated Title

普瑞德威利氏症候群成人患者彈力帶訓練對於肥胖症及身體功能表現之改善研究：前導性研究

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the regional fat distribution of body composition and the physical performance of adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) after progressive elastic band (EB) training. METHODS: Participants were trained three times per week, performing three sets of 15-20 repetitions for each of the exercises with EB for 24 weeks. Changes in body composition were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Physical performance was assessed by determination of hand grip strength, the timed up-and-go test, the 30-second chair stand test, the 2-minute step test, and the Berg Balance Scale. RESULTS: Six participants were enrolled in this pilot study. Following 24 weeks of progressive EB resistance exercise training, significant reductions were observed in body weight (p = 0.028), body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.043) and regional extremity fat mass and percentage (p ＜ 0.05). Regarding physical performance, significant improvements were observed after 8 weeks of training in the timed up-and-go test (p = 0.027), the 30-second chair stand test (p = 0.028), and the 2-minute step test (p = 0.028). Balance function improved after 16 weeks of training (p = 0.027). CONCLUSION: Progressive EB training for 24 weeks could provide an additional simple and safe training, with improvements in body weight, BMI, regional fat mass and physical performance observed in individuals with PWS.

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English

First Page

133

Last Page

143

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