What is the real impact of upper limb cast immobilisation on activity-related energy expenditure in children?

Background Upper limb fractures and subsequent cast immobilisation constitute a potential cause of reduction in childhood levels of physical activity (PA), with subsequent decrease of energy consumption. The main objective of this study was thus to quantify the decrease of activity-related energy ex...

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Main Authors: Albane B R Maggio, Xavier Eric Martin, Anne Tabard-Fougère, Cécile Delhumeau, Dimitri Ceroni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000359.full
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