Exercise and physical activity in children with pediatric acquired brain injury

Although emerging approaches have emerged in the design of interventions that promote an orientation towards physical activity scientific evidence on their efficacy in this particular population remains limited. This underscores the need for further research to evaluate the efficacy of these intervention approaches in the context of pediatric ABI.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be under 18 years of age and present a medical diagnosis of pediatric acquired brain injury.
• Have the informed consent completed and signed
• Present a state that allows following indications for the practice of exercise and physical-sports activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have medical comorbidities that contraindicate the safe performance of the program (i.e., cardiac or respiratory instability, uncontrolled seizures).
• Have additional disabling conditions, such as cognitive impairment and/or an inability to communicate with the researcher verbally, in writing, or through an emissary.
• Non-attendance and/or non-collaboration at 70% of the sessions of the program.