Background and Purpose: Given the extensive literature on body weight–supported
treadmill training (BWSTT) in adult rehabilitation, a systematic review was undertaken to …

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often do not meet recommended
guidelines for physical activity. The aim of this study was to systematically review available …

Background Although physical fitness has been suggested to improve physical and
psychosocial health for a variety of population profiles, there is a lack of information about …

Background Children with Down syndrome (DS) often display delayed onset of independent
walking. Treadmill training is an effective intervention that leads to an earlier walking onset …

This article will define “wearables” as objects that interface and move with users, spanning
clothing through smart devices. A novel design approach merging information from across …

Therapeutic approaches in the pediatric population have generally been less aggressive
than those implemented for younger and older adults. Several factors contribute to this …

In the context of the childhood obesity epidemic, this narrative review aims to explore
opportunities to promote physical activity (PA) between birth and age 5 years as well as the …

Through a sco** review, the current state of physical activity research in people with
intellectual disability was examined. A search of publications between 2000 and 2014 …

Over the past century, the life expectancy of people born with Down syndrome has
increased from 9 to 60 years, 1 with data indicating that it could match the general …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of balance training and postural
exercises on the functional level in individuals with mild mental retardation. Material and …