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Review
. 2014 Apr;99(4):380-5.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-303826. Epub 2013 Dec 18.

Paediatric exercise training in prevention and treatment

Guido E Pieles  1 , Richard Horn, Craig A Williams, A Graham Stuart
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Paediatric exercise training in prevention and treatment

Guido E Pieles et al. Arch Dis Child. 2014 Apr.

Abstract

Exercise training is an underused intervention in paediatric healthcare. This is surprising, since initial evidence demonstrates its effectiveness and safety; furthermore it confers socioeconomic benefits for healthcare systems. Pilot studies have assessed and confirmed the feasibility of exercise training in many paediatric disease settings. However, more research is needed to understand the pathophysiology, quantify treatment effects and monitor outcomes. A concerted effort from researchers, health professionals and police makers will be necessary to make exercise training an evidence-based and cost-effective intervention in paediatric care.

Keywords: exercise medicine; exercise training; physical activity; prevention; rehabilitation.

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