Singh R, Singh H J
Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 1993 Dec;33(4):378-82.
Cardiopulmonary capacities of twelve adults (aged between 14 to 44 years) with varying degrees of blindness engaged in regular recreational activities were compared with twelve age-matched normal sighted healthy males (control group) who were also involved in regular recreational activities. Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) was measured directly during exhaustive exercise test on a cycle ergometer. Forced vital capacity, leg strength and power were determined by spirometry, standing long jump and vertical jump respectively. No significant differences in VO2max, forced vital capacity and leg strength and power were observed between the blind and the control groups. No anthropometric differences were evident between the two groups. The results show therefore that the visually handicapped who are active can have a similar level of physical fitness, lung function and explosive leg strength as those of their active sighted counterparts.
将十二名年龄在14至44岁之间、患有不同程度失明且定期参加娱乐活动的成年人的心肺功能，与十二名年龄匹配、视力正常且健康、同样定期参加娱乐活动的男性（对照组）进行了比较。在自行车测力计上进行力竭运动测试时直接测量最大耗氧量（VO2max）。分别通过肺活量测定法、立定跳远和垂直跳来测定用力肺活量、腿部力量和功率。在盲人和对照组之间，未观察到VO2max、用力肺活量以及腿部力量和功率存在显著差异。两组之间在人体测量学方面没有明显差异。因此，研究结果表明，积极活动的视障人士能够拥有与视力正常且积极活动的同龄人相似的身体素质、肺功能和腿部爆发力水平。
