The Efficacy of a 9-Month Treadmill Walking Program on the Exercise Capacity and Weight Reduction for Adolescents with Severe Autism
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This study evaluated the efficacy of a 9-month treadmill walking (TW) program on exercise capacity and body mass index (BMI) for adolescents with severe autism. Ten youth residing in a residential/school treatment facility were assigned to either a supplemental treadmill walking (TW) or control group. Both groups continued to participate in their regular physical education curriculum. Monthly records were maintained for the following: (a) TW progression in frequency, duration, speed and elevation; (b) caloric expenditure; and (c) BMI. The TW program resulted in significant increases in mean monthly TW frequency, speed, elevation, and calories expended coupled with a reduction in BMI.
- Oregon State University United States
- Wichita State University United States
Male, Adolescent, 610, Walking, Intellectual Disability/rehabilitation, 796, Body Mass Index, Treatment Outcome, Physical Fitness, Intellectual Disability, Weight Loss, Exercise Test, Humans, Controlled Clinical Trial, Female, Autistic Disorder, Autistic Disorder/rehabilitation, Residential Treatment
Male, Adolescent, 610, Walking, Intellectual Disability/rehabilitation, 796, Body Mass Index, Treatment Outcome, Physical Fitness, Intellectual Disability, Weight Loss, Exercise Test, Humans, Controlled Clinical Trial, Female, Autistic Disorder, Autistic Disorder/rehabilitation, Residential Treatment
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