Motor performance

Intellectual impairment is one of the most common mental disorders associated with impaired balance and impaired motor performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of game-based intervention on postural control and motor performance in children with intellectual impairment. The population of this study was all of the intellectual impaired girls of Tehran and Mashhad City, and sample consisted of 20 educable intellectual impaired girls, who were healthy physically and voluntarily participated in this research. The subjects were randomly divided into two equal experimental and control groups (n=10). The experimental groups had six weeks of game-based intervention with two sessions per week. During this period, the control group control group engaged in the routine activities of the physical education class. The Timed Up and GO and Stork tests were done as pre-posttest, respectively. Data were analyzed through descriptive and analysis of independent T-test. The findings showed that the implementation of the six-week exercise program led to improvements in static balance (P=0.001) and motor performance (P=0.001) of the participants in the game group compared to the control group. The findings of the study underline the importance of early, structured interventions for children with mild intellectual disabilities, particularly those based on game. Such interventions not only improve motor performance and balance but also contribute to overall physical, cognitive, and social development. Given the positive impact of game-based interventions, they should be integrated into rehabilitation and educational programs for children with intellectual disabilities to support their development and improve their quality of life.

This study examines the impact of visual occlusion training on motor performance and visual prediction in judokas. By limiting parts of the visual field, these exercises prompt athletes to focus more on remaining visual cues, enhancing predictive abilities. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of central and peripheral occlusion in judokas. The study employed an experimental design with a pre-post test and control group, involving 45 judokas aged 15-45. Results showed significant improvements in motor performance and visual prediction in both occlusion groups post-intervention. These findings suggest that visual occlusion training can be an effective tool for enhancing motor and predictive skills in athletes, contributing to the development of novel training programs. These results can assist coaches and athletes in improving performance.