Abstract
Aim: To compare the effects of group exercises under physiotherapist control and basketball program on the quality of life of obese children. Methods: 45 obese children aged 10 years were randomly included to the physiotherapy (n=14), basketball (n:15), and control group (n:16). The children were assessed before and after 12-week study duration. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) was used to determine and compare their quality of life (QoL). Results: No difference was found when the subheadings of the PedsQL were compared among the groups (p>0.05). When the changes were investigated within the groups, only significant increase was determined in the physical and emotional subheadings of the physiotherapy group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Although no change was determined in the quality of life, physiotherapy group exercise was found to be more successful to affect physical and emotional status of obese children.
Highlights
Obesity is one of the most important health problems in both developing and developed countries [1] [2]
45 obese children aged 10 years were randomly included to the physiotherapy (n = 14), basketball (n: 15), and control group (n: 16)
Conclusion: no change was determined in the quality of life, physiotherapy group exercise was found to be more successful to affect physical and emotional status of obese children
Summary
Obesity is one of the most important health problems in both developing and developed countries [1] [2]. Excess of weight leads to more stress on musculoskeletal system and this causes both musculoskeletal injuries and postural deformities [5] [6]. Motor performances of children are negatively affected by excess weight [7]. Ülger 2 adequate physical activity of overweight children leads to impaired postural control so more extremity injuries and more fractures are observed in this population [8] [9] [10]. As a result of these issues, overweight and obese children have lower level of health related QoL than their peers with normal weight [11]
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