1993
DOI: 10.1097/00001577-199300510-00002
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Assessment of Pulmonary Function and Physical Fitness in Children with Down Syndrome

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“…2 Children with DS have decreased pulmonary function and physical fitness compared with peers who are typically developing. 3 Obesity is common in postpubescent males and females with DS. They have a shorter stature and a higher percentage of body fat, and a greater body mass index than age-matched peers.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 Children with DS have decreased pulmonary function and physical fitness compared with peers who are typically developing. 3 Obesity is common in postpubescent males and females with DS. They have a shorter stature and a higher percentage of body fat, and a greater body mass index than age-matched peers.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For children with mental retardation, fitness and overall functioning is lower as they are not active during the course of school day and have limited opportunities to participate in the physical activities available to their peers. Therefore, these children tend to be weaker and more susceptible to early fatigue than their peers ( Campbell and Ball, 1978 ; Dichter et al, 1993 ; Durstine et al, 2000 ; Fernhall and Unnithan, 2002 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The objective is to release movement on the trigger muscles by providing stimulation with exercises. Gymnastics training combined with music include balance and coordination, postural control exercises such as body rotation, functional reach control (Dichter, Darbee, Effgen, & Palisano, 1993). In order to stimulate erector spina, abdominal and pectoral muscle, exercises and music should be harmonised (Croce, Pitetti, Horvat, & Miller, 1996).…”
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confidence: 99%