TY - JOUR
T1 - The Impact of Frame Running on Quality of Life in Young Athletes With Mobility Limitations
AU - van Schie, Petra E. M.
AU - van Eck, Mirjam
AU - Bonouvrié, Laura A.
AU - Edelman Bos, Arnoud M. M.
AU - Buizer, Annemieke I.
N1 - Funding Information: The authors appreciate the contributions of Marsha Bruggraaff MSc and Manon Bloemen PhD (HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht), Marit Preijde MSc and Merel Jansen PhD (Avans Universities of Applied Sciences, Breda). Publisher Copyright: Copyright © 2022 van Schie, van Eck, Bonouvrié, Edelman Bos and Buizer.
PY - 2022/4/14
Y1 - 2022/4/14
N2 - Purpose: The para-athletic sport Frame Running is developed for persons with neurological impairments causing severe limitations of walking ability. Participating in sports can contribute to a better quality of life (QoL). It is unknown if participation in Frame Running contributes to QoL in children with mobility limitations. This study aims to explore the changes in QoL in children and youth who started Frame Running. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study amongst young Frame Running athletes with mobility limitations due to various underlying causes, aged 6–19 years, who are members of one of the Frame Running groups in the Netherlands. For 62 athletes, parents completed the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) questionnaire (subscales: competence, adaptability, and self-esteem). For six athletes, parents were interviewed to obtain more in-depth insight in the perceived changes in the QoL of their children. Results: Parents (of 58% boys, mean age 12 years 4 months; SD 3 years 3 months; 52% supported walkers) reported a significant positive change on all three subscales of the PIADS questionnaire since their children started Frame Running. Most change was experienced in the items performance, the ability to participate, happiness and self-confidence. Quotes of the parents who were interviewed elucidated these changes. Conclusion: Frame Running increased QoL in young athletes with a mobility limitation. Frame Running may therefore be advised for these children and youth to improve QoL.
AB - Purpose: The para-athletic sport Frame Running is developed for persons with neurological impairments causing severe limitations of walking ability. Participating in sports can contribute to a better quality of life (QoL). It is unknown if participation in Frame Running contributes to QoL in children with mobility limitations. This study aims to explore the changes in QoL in children and youth who started Frame Running. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study amongst young Frame Running athletes with mobility limitations due to various underlying causes, aged 6–19 years, who are members of one of the Frame Running groups in the Netherlands. For 62 athletes, parents completed the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) questionnaire (subscales: competence, adaptability, and self-esteem). For six athletes, parents were interviewed to obtain more in-depth insight in the perceived changes in the QoL of their children. Results: Parents (of 58% boys, mean age 12 years 4 months; SD 3 years 3 months; 52% supported walkers) reported a significant positive change on all three subscales of the PIADS questionnaire since their children started Frame Running. Most change was experienced in the items performance, the ability to participate, happiness and self-confidence. Quotes of the parents who were interviewed elucidated these changes. Conclusion: Frame Running increased QoL in young athletes with a mobility limitation. Frame Running may therefore be advised for these children and youth to improve QoL.
KW - Frame Running
KW - adapted sports
KW - children with disabilities
KW - competence
KW - participation
KW - psychosocial impact
KW - quality of life
KW - self-esteem
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U2 - https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.839285
DO - https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.839285
M3 - Article
C2 - 35498527
SN - 2624-9367
VL - 4
JO - Frontiers in sports and active living
JF - Frontiers in sports and active living
M1 - 839285
ER -