التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Inflammation and Physical Performance in Overweight and Obese Schoolchildren |
| المؤلفون: |
Cristina Popescu, Daniela Matei, Anca Maria Amzolini, Magdalena Rodica Trăistaru |
| المصدر: |
Life, Vol 14, Iss 12, p 1583 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: |
MDPI AG, 2024. |
| سنة النشر: |
2024 |
| المجموعة: |
LCC:Science |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
children obesity, kinesitherapy program, physical performance, pro-inflammatory cytokines, Science |
| الوصف: |
Obesity represents a critical public health concern, often linked to low-grade chronic inflammation starting in childhood. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week kinesiotherapy program on physical performance and levels of leptin and C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese children. Methods: Conducted at the Filantropia Municipal Clinical Hospital, 160 children aged 6 to 15 were randomly assigned to a study group (SG, n = 80) and a control group (CG, n = 80). The SG engaged in a tailored kinesiotherapy program, while the CG maintained their usual activities. All children and their families learned five key principles for preventing and managing obesity. Results: Results indicated significant improvements in the SG, with enhancements in the 6 min walking distance, Timed Up and Go test, and walking cadence (all p-values < 0.001). Notably, leptin and CRP levels (23.02 ± 7.17 to 16.62 ± 7.83, 4.13 ± 1.00 to 3.90 ± 0.95 mg/l, respectively) decreased significantly in the SG, contrasting with no significant changes in the CG. Regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between leptin levels and physical activity in the SG (coefficient: 0.5642, R-squared: 0.266). Conclusions: These findings suggest that targeted exercise programs can effectively enhance physical performance and reduce inflammation markers in overweight children, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions in managing obesity. |
| نوع الوثيقة: |
article |
| وصف الملف: |
electronic resource |
| اللغة: |
English |
| تدمد: |
2075-1729 |
| Relation: |
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/12/1583; https://doaj.org/toc/2075-1729 |
| DOI: |
10.3390/life14121583 |
| URL الوصول: |
https://doaj.org/article/d13f498a41b04f70873be956968762c8 |
| رقم الانضمام: |
edsdoj.13f498a41b04f70873be956968762c8 |
| قاعدة البيانات: |
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