Effects of therapeutic exercises on physical development in students with pathological conditions
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https://doi.org/10.53468/mifyr.2026.6.1.64Keywords:
Physical activity; Muscle strength; Chronic conditionsAbstract
Rapid digitalization and reduced physical activity are associated with poorer physical development and increased non-communicable disease risk among youth. This study examined the effects of therapeutic exercise on students with pathological conditions exempt from physical education. A quasi-experimental single-group pre–post design included 30 secondary students with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. A nine-month program was conducted twice weekly following the FITT principle. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and effect sizes (p < 0.05). Flexibility improved by 3.70 cm, handgrip strength by 7.50 kg (right) and 6.92 kg (left), and back strength by 17.60 kg. Height and weight increased slightly. Effect sizes were moderate to high. Therapeutic exercise may enhance physical development, though findings are limited by small sample size and lack of a control group.
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