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The Effects of an Online–Offline Hybrid Exercise Program on the Lives of Children with Cerebral Palsy Using Wheelchairs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea

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  • Youngshin Lim

    (Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea)

  • Areum Han

    (Department of Sport Sciences, College of Energy and Biotechnology, Seoul National University of Science & Technology, Seoul 01811, Korea)

  • Mingoo Lee

    (College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea)

  • May Kim

    (Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea)

Abstract

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many online programs for social meetings, education, leisure, and physical activities have been developed and provided; however, children with cerebral palsy (CP) cannot enjoy online programs in the same way that those without disabilities can. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in reintegration to normal living (RNL), social interaction, and quality of life among school-age children with CP after participation in a game-based online–offline hybrid group exercise program. The current study was conducted on 26 children with CP who participated in a hybrid exercise program. The RNL, social interaction, and quality of life were measured before and after the six-week program. The scores of RNL and quality of life were improved ( p < 0.05) after program participation. Online or hybrid exercise programs incorporating interactive methods (i.e., competition and cooperating) could enhance RNL and quality of life of children with CP. Thus, well-designed online or hybrid exercise programs should be developed and provided for children with CP to enhance overall quality of life during the pandemic.

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  • Youngshin Lim & Areum Han & Mingoo Lee & May Kim, 2022. "The Effects of an Online–Offline Hybrid Exercise Program on the Lives of Children with Cerebral Palsy Using Wheelchairs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:12:p:7203-:d:837076
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