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July 8, 2026Pediatric Physical Therapy

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns of Brazilian Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy

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ARAngélica Cristina Sousa Fonseca RomerosDSDeisiane Oliveira SoutoEMElton Duarte Dantas Magalhães

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Assessment of physical activity levels and sedentary behaviors in children with cerebral palsy, highlighting the importance of mobility and age.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate physical activity levels, sedentary behavior, and endurance in Brazilian children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and identify influencing factors.
  • Evaluated 456 children and adolescents with cerebral palsy using questionnaires assessing physical activity, sedentary behavior, and endurance.
  • Participants categorized by mobility (ambulant vs. nonambulant) and age groups (0-4, 5-12, 13-18 years).
  • 60% of children aged 0-4 and 66% of those aged 5-12 met physical activity recommendations, while most aged 13-18 did not.
  • Ambulant participants had higher physical activity levels and lower sedentary behavior compared to nonambulant participants (P < .05).
  • Nonambulant participants demonstrated lower physical activity endurance scores across age groups.

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Romeros et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4dea28d2ea289ef62840e2https://doi.org/10.1097/pep.0000000000001303
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