COMPARISON OF UPPER EXTREMITY MUSCLE ARCHITECTURES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Emre Berk Hazar; Uğur Aydemir; Murat Kul; Zeynep Ayvat Öcal; Umut Diyar Gök

Makale detayları

COMPARISON OF UPPER EXTREMITY MUSCLE ARCHITECTURES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Yazarlar:

Emre Berk Hazar | Uğur Aydemir | Murat Kul | Zeynep Ayvat Öcal | Umut Diyar Gök

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Spor Hekimliği | Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite | Spor Biliminde Biyomekanik

Dergi:

SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 2, pp.136-148

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351529

pISSN:

1304-284X

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the upper extremity muscle architecture of individuals with and without intellectual disability by examining them using ultrasonography. The study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the muscle architecture of these individuals and to offer suggestions for increasing muscle health through physical activities. Methods: The physical activity level of 27 individuals with intellectual disabilities according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire data was compared with 27 healthy individuals in a similar category. The images of the dominant side upper extremity muscles of both groups were examined by ultrasonography on different days and at the same time zone. In addition to ultrasound measurements, the individuals hand grip strengths were determined. The images obtained with ultrasound were examined in the publicly available Image J program and the individuals muscle thickness was determined. Results: It was determined that the hand region dorsal interosseous muscle, forearm ulna circumference muscles, upper arm anterior and posterior muscles and anterior deltoideus muscle thicknesses of individuals with intellectual disability were significantly lower than the individuals without intellectual disability. In addition, the grip strengths of these individuals were significantly lower than those of the control group. Conclusion: It is recommended that individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in programs that include resistance exercises, especially targeting the upper extremity muscle groups, in order to protect themselves from musculoskeletal problems such as sarcopenia and to increase their grip strength. It is thought that sports that support both physical and social participation, such as Boccia, may be beneficial for these individuals. In addition, this study provides unique guidance to trainers, physiotherapists and coaches, as it is one of the first studies in the literature to evaluate muscle architecture with ultrasonography in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the upper extremity muscle architecture of individuals with and without intellectual disability by examining them using ultrasonography. The study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the muscle architecture of these individuals and to offer suggestions for increasing muscle health through physical activities. Methods: The physical activity level of 27 individuals with intellectual disabilities according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire data was compared with 27 healthy individuals in a similar category. The images of the dominant side upper extremity muscles of both groups were examined by ultrasonography on different days and at the same time zone. In addition to ultrasound measurements, the individuals hand grip strengths were determined. The images obtained with ultrasound were examined in the publicly available Image J program and the individuals muscle thickness was determined. Results: It was determined that the hand region dorsal interosseous muscle, forearm ulna circumference muscles, upper arm anterior and posterior muscles and anterior deltoideus muscle thicknesses of individuals with intellectual disability were significantly lower than the individuals without intellectual disability. In addition, the grip strengths of these individuals were significantly lower than those of the control group. Conclusion: It is recommended that individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in programs that include resistance exercises, especially targeting the upper extremity muscle groups, in order to protect themselves from musculoskeletal problems such as sarcopenia and to increase their grip strength. It is thought that sports that support both physical and social participation, such as Boccia, may be beneficial for these individuals. In addition, this study provides unique guidance to trainers, physiotherapists and coaches, as it is one of the first studies in the literature to evaluate muscle architecture with ultrasonography in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the upper extremity muscle architecture of individuals with and without intellectual disability by examining them using ultrasonography. The study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the muscle architecture of these individuals and to offer suggestions for increasing muscle health through physical activities. Methods: The physical activity level of 27 individuals with intellectual disabilities according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire data was compared with 27 healthy individuals in a similar category. The images of the dominant side upper extremity muscles of both groups were examined by ultrasonography on different days and at the same time zone. In addition to ultrasound measurements, the individuals hand grip strengths were determined. The images obtained with ultrasound were examined in the publicly available Image J program and the individuals muscle thickness was determined. Results: It was determined that the hand region dorsal interosseous muscle, forearm ulna circumference muscles, upper arm anterior and posterior muscles and anterior deltoideus muscle thicknesses of individuals with intellectual disability were significantly lower than the individuals without intellectual disability. In addition, the grip strengths of these individuals were significantly lower than those of the control group. Conclusion: It is recommended that individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in programs that include resistance exercises, especially targeting the upper extremity muscle groups, in order to protect themselves from musculoskeletal problems such as sarcopenia and to increase their grip strength. It is thought that sports that support both physical and social participation, such as Boccia, may be beneficial for these individuals. In addition, this study provides unique guidance to trainers, physiotherapists and coaches, as it is one of the first studies in the literature to evaluate muscle architecture with ultrasonography in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, zihinsel yetersizliği olan ve olmayan bireylerin üst ekstremite kas mimari yapılarının ultrasonografi yöntemiyle incelenerek karşılaştırılması ve değerlendirilmesidir. Çalışma, bu bireylerin kas mimarisine dair literatürdeki eksikliği doldurmayı ve fiziksel aktivitelerle kas sağlığını artırmaya yönelik öneriler sunmayı hedeflemektedir. Metod: Zihinsel yetersizliği olan 27 bireyin Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi verilerine göre fiziksel aktivite düzeyi, benzer kategoride yer alan 27 sağlıklı birey ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Her iki grubun dominant taraf üst ekstremite kaslarının görüntüleri, farklı günlerde ve aynı saat diliminde ultrasonografi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Ultrason ölçümlerinin yanı sıra bireylerin el kavrama kuvvetleri tespit edilmiştir. Ultrasonla elde edilen görüntüler kamuya açık yazılımlı İmage J programında incelenerek bireylerin kas kalınlıkları belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Zihinsel yetersizliği olan bireylerin el bölgesi dorsal interosseöz kası, ön kol ulna çevresi kasları, üst kol anterior ve posterior kasları ile anterior deltoideus kas kalınlıklarının, zihinsel yetersizliği olmayan bireylere kıyasla anlamlı düzeyde düşük olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca bu bireylerin kavrama kuvvetleri de kontrol grubuna göre belirgin şekilde daha düşüktür. Çözüm: Zihinsel yetersizliği olan bireylerin, sarkopeni gibi kas iskelet sistemi problemlerinden korunabilmeleri ve kavrama kuvvetlerini artırabilmeleri için özellikle üst ekstremite kas gruplarını hedefleyen direnç egzersizlerini içeren programlara katılmaları önerilmektedir. Boccia gibi hem fiziksel hem de sosyal katılımı destekleyen sporların bu bireyler için faydalı olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Ayrıca, bu çalışma, zihinsel yetersizliği olan bireylerde ultrasonografi ile kas mimarisinin değerlendirilmesine yönelik literatürdeki ilk çalışmalardan biri olması nedeniyle eğitmenlere, fizyoterapistlere ve antrenörlere özgün bir rehberlik sunmaktadır.

Makale detayları

COMPARISON OF UPPER EXTREMITY MUSCLE ARCHITECTURES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Yazarlar:

Emre Berk Hazar | Uğur Aydemir | Murat Kul | Zeynep Ayvat Öcal | Umut Diyar Gök

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Spor Hekimliği | Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite | Spor Biliminde Biyomekanik

Dergi:

SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 2, pp.136-148

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351529

pISSN:

1304-284X

Intellectual disability

upper extremity muscle architecture

ultrasonography

muscle thickness

grip strengthZihinsel yetersizlik

üst ekstremite kas mimarisi

ultrasonografi

kas kalınlığı

kavrama kuvveti

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Emre Berk Hazar | Uğur Aydemir | Murat Kul | Zeynep Ayvat Öcal | Umut Diyar Gök

Yayıncı: Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar: Spor Hekimliği | Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite | Spor Biliminde Biyomekanik

Dergi: SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 2, pp.136-148

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001351529

pISSN: 1304-284X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Emre Berk Hazar | Uğur Aydemir | Murat Kul | Zeynep Ayvat Öcal | Umut Diyar Gök

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Spor Hekimliği | Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite | Spor Biliminde Biyomekanik

Dergi:

SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 2, pp.136-148

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351529

pISSN:

1304-284X