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Exercise In Individuals With Down Syndrome: A Brief Review, Rachel L. Kerstiens, Matt Green
Exercise In Individuals With Down Syndrome: A Brief Review, Rachel L. Kerstiens, Matt Green
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 8(2): 192-201, 2015. Research examining acute and long-term responses to exercise of individuals with Downs Syndrome (DS) is sparse. However, if this group experiences benefits associated with improved quantity or quality of life, it would be important to elucidate specific responses and discourage adoption of a sedentary lifestyle in individuals with DS. Specifically, these individuals have multiple blunted physiological responses to exercise both at the onset and termination of an acute exercise bout. Mechanistically, this could be rooted in hormonal responses which are blunted, in comparison to non-DS participants. Specific studies indicate individuals with …