Anthropometric Indicators of the Cardiometabolic Risk, Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity of Schoolchildren with Intellectual Disabilities during Lockdown in Chile

Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the social, psychological, and physical well-being of the world population. In the case of people with intellectual disabilities, the impact of lockdown on their physical condition and functionality is not completely clear. This study aim...

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Published in:Children (Basel) 2022-08, Vol.9 (9), p.1315
Main Authors: Farías-Valenzuela, Claudio, Ferrari, Gerson, Espoz-Lazo, Sebastián, Ferrero-Hernández, Paloma, Jofré-Saldia, Emilio, Álvarez-Arangua, Sebastián, Poblete-Aro, Carlos, Godoy-Cumillaf, Andrés, Cofre-Bolados, Cristian, Valdivia-Moral, Pedro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body mass index
Body measurements
Childrens health
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Elementary school students
Exercise
functional capacity
handgrip strength
Intellectual disabilities
lockdown
Mental retardation
Muscle strength
Pandemics
physical condition
Physical fitness
Physiological aspects
Population
Psychological aspects
Special education
Students
Well being
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Summary:Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the social, psychological, and physical well-being of the world population. In the case of people with intellectual disabilities, the impact of lockdown on their physical condition and functionality is not completely clear. This study aimed to determine the effects of COVID-19 lockdown on the anthropometric indicators of cardiometabolic risk, muscle strength, and functionality on schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities. The sample was composed of 132 students of both sexes ( = 74 pre-lockdown; = 58 lockdown) belonging to two special education centers from the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile. Our results showed significant reductions ( ≤ 0.05) in absolute and relative handgrip strength, as well as in functionality, when comparing pre-lockdown and lockdown measurements, with a greater loss in girls than boys. The design and implementation of physical exercise programs centered on strength training are necessary for the physical and functional reconditioning of this population. These programs need to be implemented in special education centers considering the general well-being, quality of life and work needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
ISSN:2227-9067
2227-9067
DOI:10.3390/children9091315