M. Shiravand , H. Safikhani , Volume 3, Issue 1 (1-2024)
Abstract
Aims:Tics have adverse effects on psychosocial performance in children and their families. Exercises are commonly used for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. This study evaluated the effect of open-versus closed-skill exercises on psychological function in children with tic disorder. Materials & Methods:This randomized controlled trial was carried out for 8 weeks in children with motor tics. Children were randomly assigned into three groups: Closed (running on a treadmill), Open (tennis exercise), and Control (without exercise). The Yale global tic severity scale was used to determine the tic severity. Parents completed Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale Child and Parent Versions in the pre-test (pre-interventions) and post-test (after 8-week exercises). The effect of time (pre-test & post-test) and exercises (Control, Closed, and Open) and their interaction were evaluated. Findings: Open exercises significantly decreased Separation Anxiety, Panic and Agoraphobia, Physical Injury Fears, and Generalized Anxiety (p<0.05), but closed exercises reduced Physical Injury Fears (p<0.05). Both the exercises did not have significant effects on Social Phobia and obsessive-compulsive (p>0.05). Conclusion: Open exercises could alleviate psychological disorders in children with tic syndrome. It can be advised to use open exercises in people with motor tics.
Aims:Tics are known to negatively affect psychosocial performance in children and their families. Exercise is an appropriate strategy for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. This study evaluated the effect of aerobic and anaerobic fitness on psychological function in children with tic disorder and evaluated their effects by questionnaires completed by their parents. Materials & Methods:A randomized controlled trial was carried out for 12 weeks in children with motor tics. Children were randomly assigned into three groups: aerobic, anaerobic, and Control (without exercise). The Yale global tic severity scale was used to investigate the tic severity. Parents completed Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale Child and Parent Versions in the pre-test (pre-interventions) and post-test (after 12-week exercises). This study assessed the effects of aerobic and anaerobic fitness, the effect of time (pre-test & post-test), and their interaction on psychological function. Findings: The aerobic and anaerobic fitness significantly decreased Separation Anxiety, Panic and Agoraphobia, Physical Injury Fears, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive and Generalized Anxiety (p<0.05) compared to the control group. Conclusion: Aerobic and anaerobic fitness could alleviate psychological disorders in children with tic syndrome. Parents of children with tic can be suggested to force their children to perform aerobic and anaerobic fitness to alleviate disorders.