Intervention with eastern martial arts improved physical and psychological health in children, indicating effective rehabilitation methods.
Key Points
Significant physical improvements were noted, including a 54.9% increase in static balance and a 26.3% rise in overall motor proficiency.
Psychological assessments revealed emotional control improvements of 50% and a 46.2% reduction in anxiety among participants.
The observational analysis involved 128 children in Bulgaria participating in adapted martial arts sessions twice a week over three months.
These findings highlight the effectiveness of martial arts in rehabilitation, suggesting sustained benefits in cardiovascular fitness and behavioral incidents.