Children and adults with neurological disorders reduce their participation in daily activities due to their alterations in muscle architecture (modification of muscle volume, changes in sarcomeres and in the composition of the extracellular matrix) contributing to a reduction in muscle strength and power. There are low levels of activity and participation at the hospital and community level. Therapeutic exercise may restore gross motor function levels, promoting participation. In addition, it may reduce the risk of falls, improves executive and emotional functions. All this has repercussions in increased participation in daily life. In both age ranges, benefits have been also described as secondary prevention, with neuroprotective effects in the modification of the course of the disorder.
The goal of this research topic is to bring together a collection of papers that prescribe therapeutic exercise programs in neurological disorders, with the aim of preventing damage to functions or structures, restore activities and participation, prevent or reduce risk factors and optimize health and sense of well-being.
We welcome the submission of manuscripts including, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Safety screening methods before prescribing exercise. Determining initial dose. Monitoring during/after exercise for progression.
• Exercise dose for reducing impairment, improving activity, and increasing societal participation
• Prescribing aerobic, resistance, and combined training exercise programs in different environments
• High Interval Intensity Training
Children and adults with neurological disorders reduce their participation in daily activities due to their alterations in muscle architecture (modification of muscle volume, changes in sarcomeres and in the composition of the extracellular matrix) contributing to a reduction in muscle strength and power. There are low levels of activity and participation at the hospital and community level. Therapeutic exercise may restore gross motor function levels, promoting participation. In addition, it may reduce the risk of falls, improves executive and emotional functions. All this has repercussions in increased participation in daily life. In both age ranges, benefits have been also described as secondary prevention, with neuroprotective effects in the modification of the course of the disorder.
The goal of this research topic is to bring together a collection of papers that prescribe therapeutic exercise programs in neurological disorders, with the aim of preventing damage to functions or structures, restore activities and participation, prevent or reduce risk factors and optimize health and sense of well-being.
We welcome the submission of manuscripts including, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Safety screening methods before prescribing exercise. Determining initial dose. Monitoring during/after exercise for progression.
• Exercise dose for reducing impairment, improving activity, and increasing societal participation
• Prescribing aerobic, resistance, and combined training exercise programs in different environments
• High Interval Intensity Training
