Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Calcium Supplementation on Serum Calcium Level in Hypocalcemic Children

Abstract
Background: Hypocalcemic child is the presence of low serum calcium levels in the blood. Normal blood calcium level is between 8.5 to 10.5mg/dLin children. Calcium is the most important abundant mineral in the body which is impor-tant for growth bons, teeth and their skeleton.
Purpose: To investigate the effect of aerobic exercise versus calcium supplementation on serum calcium level in hypocalcemic children.
Subjects and Methods: This study was carried out on 36 hypocalcemic children of both sexes, subdivided into two groups, eighteen in each group. Their ages ranged from 24- 42 months old.
Results: Serum free total calcium, gross motor function measure 88score of standing and walking domain measured for all children before and after 12 weeks of intervention. Group (A): Were participated in aerobic exercise program in the form of bicycle ergometer training program 3 time/week for 12 weeks in addition to balanced daily diet calcium supplement. Group (B): Children were be treated by calcium supplementation in form of calcium carbonate (lactose) which was given once daily.
Non significant difference in gross motor function measure 88 scoreing of standing and serum calcium level but there was significant increase in gross motor function measure 88 scoreing of walking in Group (A) compared with Group (B).
Conclusion: This study concluded that aerobic exercise has benifical effect on walking ability and serum calcium level in children with hypocalcemia.