Neurological phenotypes for Down syndrome across the life span

IT Lott - Progress in brain research, 2012 - Elsevier
This chapter reviews the neurological phenotype of Down syndrome (DS) in early
development, childhood, and aging. Neuroanatomic abnormalities in DS are manifested as …

A review on dynamic pharmacological potency and multifaceted biological activities of propolis

N Bhatti, YA Hajam, S Mushtaq, L Kaur, R Kumar… - Discover …, 2024 - Springer
This review explores the therapeutic potential of propolis, a natural resin produced by bees,
by analyzing recent literature spanning from 2005 to 2023. Various databases including …

Wii‐based exercise program to improve physical fitness, motor proficiency and functional mobility in adults with Down syndrome

V Silva, C Campos, A Sá, M Cavadas… - Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background People with Down syndrome (DS) usually display reduced physical
fitness (aerobic capacity, muscle strength and abnormal body composition), motor …

Physical fitness of children and adolescents with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities

M Wouters, HM Evenhuis… - Disability and …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Low levels of physical fitness are associated with low physical and mental
health. The aims of this study were to assess the health-related physical fitness of children …

Effect of continuous aerobic vs. interval training on selected anthropometrical, physiological and functional parameters of adults with Down syndrome

PH Boer, SJ Moss - Journal of intellectual disability research, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background A large percentage of adults with Down syndrome (DS) are overweight and
have extremely low aerobic capacities compared with the general population and persons …

Physical activity engagement in young people with Down syndrome: Investigating parental beliefs

M Alesi, A Pepi - Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Despite the wide documentation of the physical/psychological benefits derived
from regular physical activity (PA), high levels of inactivity are reported among people with …

Musculoskeletal anomalies in children with Down syndrome: an observational study

C Foley, OG Killeen - Archives of disease in childhood, 2019 - adc.bmj.com
Background Musculoskeletal complications of Down syndrome (DS) are common but
infrequently reported. The combination of ligamentous laxity and low muscle tone …

[HTML][HTML] Ejercicio físico como «medicina» en enfermedades crónicas durante la infancia y la adolescencia

J Alvarez-Pitti, JAC Mallén, RL Trabazo, A Lucía… - Anales de …, 2020 - Elsevier
La actividad física (AF) y el ejercicio físico (EF) mejoran la calidad de vida global, previenen
la aparición de enfermedades en niños y adolescentes sanos, y sirve para el tratamiento de …

Fat and lean masses in youths with Down syndrome: gender differences

A González-Agüero, I Ara, LA Moreno… - Research in …, 2011 - Elsevier
The present study aimed at comparing fat and lean masses between children and
adolescents with and without Down syndrome (DS) and evaluating the presence of sexual …

[HTML][HTML] Exercise as medicine in chronic diseases during childhood and adolescence

J Alvarez-Pitti, JA Casajús-Mallén… - Anales de Pediatría …, 2020 - Elsevier
Physical activity (PA) and exercise improve the overall quality of life, as well as prevent the
onset of diseases in healthy children and adolescents, and is an aid to treat prevalent …