The Role of Physical Activity in the Rehabilitation of Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Why It Should Be Considered a Vital Part of Treatment
This literature review examines the pivotal role of physical activity in the treatment and rehabilitation of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). By analysing a range of research studies, this review identifies the beneficial impact of structured physical activity programmes on motor skills, cognitive functions, and behavioural outcomes in children with FAS. Furthermore, it proposes educational recommendations for integrating physical activity into therapeutic interventions.
Authors
- Anna Szeliga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1832-5569)
- Magdalena Graca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2948-286X)
- Weronika Łowicka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8725-8014)
- Liliana Dyląg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0059-5204)
- Kinga Szopińska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4552-8250)
- Maria Janina Śmigielska-Mikołajczyk
- Agata Szostak
- Karolina Korta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3494-9309)
- Konrad Wawszkowicz
- Karolina Oluszczak
Institutions
- Medical University of Silesia (PL)
- Military Hospital (PK)
- Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny nr 4 w Bytomiu (PL)
- Medicover (DE)
- Grochowski Hospital (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Quality in Sport
- Published
- 2024-09-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2024.22.54634
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.11