TY - JOUR
T1 - Physical activity for individuals with Down syndrome
T2 - A review with clinical implications
AU - Lotan, Meir
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Persons with Down syndrome (DS) are at risk of a multitude of primary medical conditions. This group has also been constantly found to lead a sedentary life style resulting in secondary diseases such as heart and vascular diseases. This review presents findings regarding physical status of individuals with DS, as well as guidelines for effective interventions intended at improving the physical fitness and general health for this population. The article also presents a high intensity activity program, which has been running for 10 years without any dropouts for 7 individuals with DS.
AB - Persons with Down syndrome (DS) are at risk of a multitude of primary medical conditions. This group has also been constantly found to lead a sedentary life style resulting in secondary diseases such as heart and vascular diseases. This review presents findings regarding physical status of individuals with DS, as well as guidelines for effective interventions intended at improving the physical fitness and general health for this population. The article also presents a high intensity activity program, which has been running for 10 years without any dropouts for 7 individuals with DS.
KW - Down syndrome
KW - Intellectual disability
KW - Israel
KW - physical activity
KW - physical therapy
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=34247097442&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1515/IJDHD.2006.5.4.337
DO - 10.1515/IJDHD.2006.5.4.337
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AN - SCOPUS:34247097442
SN - 2191-1231
VL - 5
SP - 337
EP - 342
JO - International Journal on Disability and Human Development
JF - International Journal on Disability and Human Development
IS - 4
ER -