Open AccessEffects of Aerobic Conditioning and Strength Training on a Child with Down Syndrome: A Case Study
Author(s) -
Cynthia L. Lewis,
Maria Fragala-Pinkham
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
pediatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.621
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1538-005X
pISSN - 0898-5669
DOI - 10.1097/01.pep.0000154185.55735.a0
Subject(s) - anaerobic exercise , aerobic exercise , physical therapy , physical strength , medicine , vo2 max , aerobic capacity , treadmill , heart rate , physical fitness , strength training , blood pressure
To determine the effects of a home exercise program of combined aerobic and strength training on fitness with a 10.5-year-old girl with Down syndrome (DS). Measurements included cardiovascular variables, strength, body composition, flexibility, and skill.