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Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome

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  • Sarah Mann

    (Mann Method PT and Fitness, Arvada, CO 80005, USA)

  • Jennifer Spiric

    (Mann Method PT and Fitness, Arvada, CO 80005, USA)

  • Cailin Mitchell

    (Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
    Current address: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare, North Las Vegas, NV 89086, USA.)

  • Thessa Irena Maria Hilgenkamp

    (Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA)

Abstract

In adults with Down syndrome, the combination of low physical activity and fitness levels and the high prevalence of musculoskeletal co-morbidities stresses the need for specialized exercise programs. The goal of this research study was to develop a specialized exercise program for individuals with Down syndrome using the physical therapy approach of a systems review as the foundation. We first conducted an overview of the literature on co-morbidities in adults with Down syndrome using the systems review method to categorize these findings. We extracted recommendations for content and delivery of an exercise program based on the literature review, and finally composed a specialized exercise program for individuals with Down syndrome adhering to these recommendations.

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  • Sarah Mann & Jennifer Spiric & Cailin Mitchell & Thessa Irena Maria Hilgenkamp, 2023. "Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-18, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:4:p:3667-:d:1073252
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