Quality physical intervention activity for persons with Down syndrome

Meir Lotan

doi:10.1100/tsw.2007.20

Quality physical intervention activity for persons with Down syndrome

Meir Lotan

Department of Physical Therapy

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Abstract

Persons with Down syndrome (DS) are at risk for a life of inactivity that can result in a multitude of medical problems including heart and vascular diseases. This review presents findings regarding the physical status of individuals with DS, as well as proper interventions found to improve the physical fitness and general health for this population. This review was written with the intent to suggest practical directions in planning and implementing quality physical intervention programs for this population.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7-19
Number of pages	13
Journal	The Scientific World Journal
Volume	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.20
State	Published - 10 Jan 2007

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Down syndrome
Israel
Physical activity

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