Impact of an Exercise Program for Children Aged 4 to 6 Years With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Impact of an Exercise Program for Children Aged 4 to 6 Years With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a physical activity program for
 children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
Primary objectives is: to compare exercise tolerance and aerobic capacity between healthy
 children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia children Only Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia children
 will realise the physical activity program.

 Secondary objectives are: to analyse lung function and to evaluate flexibility.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Children

 Inclusion Criteria:

 -  age between 4 to 6 years old

 -  Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia diagnostic

 -  ex-prematurity

 -  accept to participate.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  congenital malformations

 -  neuromuscular disorders

 -  gait alterations

 -  difficulties for communication and understanding

 -  wheezing or pulmonary disease two weeks before to start the program

 -  hemodynamic changes (heart rate > 130bpm, systolic blood pressure > 130bpm, diastolic
 blood pressure > 80bpm).

 -  heart and/or lung transplantation.

 Healthy children Criteria:

 Inclusion Criteria:

 -  age between 4 to 6 years old.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  antecedents of pulmonary or cardiac chronic disease

 -  congenital malformations

 -  neuromuscular disorders

 -  gait alterations

 -  difficulties for communication and understanding

 -  wheezing or pulmonary disease two weeks before to start the program

 -  hemodynamic changes (heart rate > 130bpm, systolic blood pressure > 130bpm, diastolic
 blood pressure > 80bpm).

 -  heart and/or lung transplantation.