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I Wierzbicka-Damska1, A Samołyk, Z Jethon
1University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Chair of Biomedical Foundations of Physical Culture, Department of Physiology, Wrocław, Poland. iw-krasnal@wp.pl
Insights
Physical working capacity in hearing impaired children did not significantly differ from healthy peers. Younger hearing impaired boys showed higher physical efficiency, while older hearing impaired boys had lower values, suggesting a need for integrated rehabilitation programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Sports Science
- Audiology
Background:
- Hearing impairment can impact child development.
- Physical efficiency is crucial for overall health.
- Limited research exists on the physical capacity of hearing impaired children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and compare the physical efficiency of hearing impaired children with their healthy counterparts.
- To investigate age-related differences in physical capacity between groups.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 63 boys (27 hearing impaired, 36 healthy), aged 10-16, was studied.
- Subjects were divided into two age groups: 10-12 and 14-16 years.
- Cardio-respiratory fitness was evaluated using the Physical Working Capacity (PWC170) test and VO2max calculations.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences in PWC170 and VO2max were found between hearing impaired and healthy groups.
- Younger hearing impaired boys exhibited higher PWC170 and VO2max values compared to healthy peers.
- In older boys, the trend reversed, with healthy children showing higher values.
Conclusions:
- Observed trends suggest a potential link between social isolation and physical efficiency in hearing impaired children.
- The findings highlight the need for integrated programs combining auditory rehabilitation with physical development.
- Comprehensive growth strategies are essential for the well-being of hearing impaired children.
Purpose:
The aim of our investigation was to estimate on hand of the above the physical efficiency value of hearing impaired children and compare them with healthy counterparts.
Material And Methods:
The investigation covered a group of 63 boys, 27 with hearing impairment (HI) and 36 healthy (R), 10-16 years old. The investigated subjects were divided into 2 groups according to their age: 10-12 and 14-16-year-old boys. For determination of cardio-respiratory system efficiency PWC170 (Physical Working Capacity) test was performed. PWC170 and VO2max indices were calculated using proper mathematical equations.
Results:
The comparison of PWC170 and VO2max indices shows no statistically significant differences between investigated groups. Boys from younger HI group obtained higher PWC170 and VO2max values than boys from R group. In older groups, values of investigated indices were inversed in relation to younger groups. Boys from R group obtained higher values of investigated indices.
Conclusions:
Results received shows some trend, which is probably connected with isolation and absence of cohesion between auditory organ rehabilitation and physical efficiency development. There is necessity of integration programs construction, which will influence on comprehensive and proper growth of hearing impaired children.
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