Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of progressive resistance
training on leg strength, aerobic capacity and physical function in persons with Down …

Mendonca GV, Pereira FD, Fernhall B. Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise
training in adults with and without Down syndrome. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether …

Shields N, Taylor NF, Dodd KY. Effects of a community-based progressive resistance
training program on muscle performance and physical function in adults with Down …

Background. Longer life expectancy is resulting in increasing numbers of elderly adults with
mental retardation. In elderly adults with Down syndrome (DS), the maintenance of muscle …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a proposed strength and agility
training program of adolescents with Down syndrome. Ninety-two adolescents were …

Abstract Background Between 250,000 and 400,000 individuals in the United States are
diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS). Nearly all adults with DS will develop Alzheimer's …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of training on the muscle strength and
dynamic balance ability of adults with Down syndrome (DS). Twenty-five adults with DS …

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of exercise training on strength
and balance in children with Down's syndrome. Design: Randomized controlled trial …

Question Does progressive resistance training improve muscle strength and physical
function in adolescents with Down syndrome? Design Randomised controlled trial with …

The current manuscript reviews the literature on the health effects of resistance training (RT)
for individuals with Down syndrome (DS), focusing on this training modality's methodology …