Ghotbzadeh Kermani S, Amiri-Khorasani M, Zarezadeh M. The Effect of Local-indigenous Games and Neuro-muscular Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Obese Children. PTJ 2023; 13 (3) :195-202
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1- Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
2- Department of Motor Learning, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of neuromuscular exercises (NE) and local-indigenous games (LIG) on the static and dynamic balance of obese children.
Methods: Thirty obese children were randomly assigned to NE (n=15, mean age 10.47±2.1 years, body mass index (BMI) 29.15±3.01 kg/m2) or LIG (n=15, mean age 10.67±1.52 years, body mass index (BMI) 29.45±3.41 kg/m2) groups. Both groups underwent 12 training sessions, during which dynamic and static balance were measured with the Biodex device before and after training. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and independent t-test were used to compare balance indices between the two groups.
Results: No significant differences were observed in static anterior-posterior balance between NE (0.82±0.10) and LIG (0.68±0.09). Similarly, no significant differences were found in static lateral-medial balance (NE: 0.82±0.10; LIG: 0.68±0.09) (P>0.05). Moreover, the dynamic anterior-posterior balance did not differ significantly between NE (0.79±0.08) and LIG (0.97±0.26) as well as the dynamic lateral-medial balance did not differ significantly (NE: 0.74±0.10; LIG: 0.93±0.15) (P>0.05).
Conclusion: This study suggests that both NE and LIG are effective in improving balance indices in obese children. However, no significant differences were observed between the two interventions.
Coresponding author: Mohammadtaghi Amiri-Khorasani, E-mail: amirikhorasani@uk.ac.ir
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The effectiveness of the local indigenous games in increasing balance is not significantly different from the neuromuscular exercise.
• The local indigenous games are effective in enhancing the balance of obese children.
• Twelve sessions of the Local indigenous games are sufficient to promote balance in obese children.
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Nowadays, with the growth of technology and the shift in people’s lifestyles from active and dynamic to machine-based and digital, it has led to decreased physical activity and consequently increased rates of diseases and movement disorders. This change is particularly impactful on children and statistics show a significant increase in childhood obesity due to inactivity. Today’s children spend most of their time playing digital games that are static and inactive. Our country’s culture has various local and traditional games that are highly attractive, but unfortunately unknown to the younger generation. Therefore, this study compared some of the local indigenous games based on balance preservation using neuromuscular training methods affecting balance. The results showed that these types of games have similar effects to neuromuscular training methods. Since local indigenous games are lively, attractive, exciting, etc. it is considered the best training method for children to become familiar with the rich culture of our country and to fight against physical inactivity during childhood. Therefore, teachers, coaches, and parents are advised to use local indigenous games during children’s leisure time to improve their balance performance, which guarantees their physical health in the future.
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General Received: 2023/05/20 | Accepted: 2023/06/10 | Published: 2023/07/1