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    Effect of RaceRunning on cardiometabolic disease risk factors and functional mobility in young people with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy: Protocol for a feasibility study
    (BMJ Publishing Group, 2020-07-01) Ryan, Jennifer; Theis, Nicola; Koufaki, Pelagia; Phillips, Shaun; Anokye, Nana; Andreopoulou, Georgia; Kennedy, Fiona; Jagadamma, Kavi; vanSchie, Petra; Dines, Hannah; van der Linden, Marietta; Funder: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust; FundRef: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100011698; Grant(s): GN2767; Funder: Action Medical Research; FundRef: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000317; Grant(s): GN2767
    Introduction: There is consistent evidence that people with cerebral palsy (CP) do not engage in the recommended physical activity guidelines for the general population from a young age. Participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is particularly reduced in people with CP who have a moderate-to-severe disability. RaceRunning is a growing disability sport that provides an opportunity for people with moderate-to-severe disability to participate in physical activity in the community. It allows those who are unable to walk independently to propel themselves using a RaceRunning bike, which has a breastplate for support but no pedals. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of RaceRunning for young people with moderate-to-severe CP and the feasibility of conducting a definitive study of the effect of RaceRunning on cardiometabolic disease risk factors and functional mobility. Methods and analysis: Twenty-five young people (age 5–21 years) with CP or acquired brain injury affecting coordination will be included in this single-arm intervention study. Participants will take part in one RaceRunning session each week for 24 weeks. Outcomes assessed at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks include body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity and sedentary behaviour, functional mobility, activity competence and psychosocial impact. Adverse events will be systematically recorded throughout the 24 weeks. Focus groups will be conducted with participants and/or parents to explore their views and experiences of taking part in RaceRunning. Ethics and dissemination: Approval has been granted by Queen Margaret University Research Ethics Committee (REC) and the South East of Scotland REC. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and distributed to people with CP and their families through RaceRunning and Athletic Clubs, National Health Service trusts and organisations for people with disabilities. Trial registration number: NCT04034342; pre-results.
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    Frame Running as a community-based exercise option for young people with moderate-to-severe walking impairments: a feasibility study
    (Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-29) Andreopoulou, Georgia; van der Linden, Marietta; Theis, Nicola; Thacker, Elizabeth; McEwan, Gary; Koufaki, Pelagia; Jagadamma, Kavi; Curnow, Eleanor; Phillips, Shaun; van Schie, Petra E.M.; Ryan, Jennifer M.
    Frame Running is an adapted community-based exercise option for people with moderate-to-severe walking impairments. This mixed-methods study aimed to examine the feasibility of 1) community-based Frame Running by young people with moderate-to-severe walking impairments and 2) conducting future studies on the impact of Frame Running on functional mobility and cardiometabolic disease risk factors. Weekly training sessions and data collection occurred in two sites. Quantitative data were collected at baseline, and after 12 (both sites) and 24 (one site) weeks of training, followed by interviews or focus groups. Consent and retention rates, attendance and outcome measure completion rates were calculated. Qualitative data were analysed abductively using concurrent inductive and deductive thematic content analysis. Data for the assessments at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks were available for 23, 15 and 5 participants respectively. Participants were aged 5-25 with most diagnosed with cerebral palsy (GMFCS II-IV). Consent, intervention drop-out and adherence rates were 55%, 17% and 83% respectively with no serious adverse events. Outcome measure completion rates ranged between 60% and 98%. Themes related to facilitators to participating in Frame Running were mostly identified in the personal and social domains with barriers more common in the environmental and policy domains. The study results support the existing evidence that Frame Running is a safe and acceptable community-based exercise option for those with moderate-to-severe walking impairments. Themes identified in personal, social, environmental, and policy domains can guide the implementation of community-based Frame Running participation. Our feasibility data can inform the design of future definitive studies.