The Effects of Strength and Balance Training on Physical Function in Overweight Children

The Effect of Strength and Combined Balance Training Intervention Programme on Physical Function, Physical Activity, and Musculoskeletal Health in Children With Overweight and Obesity

This intervention study aims to examine the efficacy of a school-based exercise programme to improve strength and balance in overweight and obese 7-11-year-olds in the United Kingdom. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:

• Is the school-based exercise programme effective in improving lower limb muscular strength and balance control?
• How do increases in strength and balance skills impact physical function, the risk to musculoskeletal health, and physical activity? Participants will attend baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up testing that includes assessment of strength, balance, 3D gait, plantar pressure, physical function and physical activity. The intervention group will take part in physical activity sessions in their school for 1 hour twice a week for a total of 8 weeks.

Researchers will compare the intervention group to a control group that will take part in no-activity sessions and carry out their normal school and seasonal activities.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Overweight or obese

Exclusion Criteria:

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