The effect of progressive resistance training on leg strength, aerobic capacity and functional tasks of daily living in persons with Down syndrome

Cowley, Patrick M.; Ploutz‐Snyder, Lori L.; Baynard, Tracy; Heffernan, Kevin S.; Jae, Sae Young; Hsu, Sharon; Lee, Mi-Young; Pitetti, Kenneth H.; Reiman, Michael P.; Fernhall, Bo

doi:10.3109/09638288.2011.563820

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“…Functional tests (e.g., timed up-andgo and sit to stand) all appear to be composite measures of strength and balance [31][32][33], and stair tests are no different, correlating to balance tests (functional reach test [15,23], timed one-legged stance [15], coordinated stability [14], near tandem balance [14]), and strength [9,28,[34][35]. However, these correlations have been investigated most in participant groups, including the elderly and those with disabilities.…”

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Systematic review of timed stair tests

Nightingale

Pourkazemi²,

Hiller³

2014

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-Functional testing is particularly useful in the clinic and for making research translatable; however, finding measures relevant across ages and different conditions can be difficult. A systematic review was conducted to investigate timed stair tests as an objective measure of functional abilities and musculoskeletal integrity. Data were analyzed for their ability to differentiate between controls and patient groups and between different patient groups. Literature was reviewed using the Medline, CINAHL, and PubMed databases until February 2012. Data were grouped according to methodology, ages, and medical conditions. Time per step was calculated to allow comparison between studies. Eighty-eight studies were included in this review. Methodologies varied considerably with stair ascent, stair descent, or a combination of the two being used across a wide range of ages and medical conditions. Times increased with age for ascent, descent, and combined and for a variety of medical problems. Timed stair tests appear to be sensitive to medical conditions but further data are required to obtain normative values for this test. We suggest that timed stair tests should follow a more standardized methodology using a combination of ascent and descent and asking participants to complete the stairs as quickly and safely as possible.

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Systematic review of timed stair tests

Nightingale

Pourkazemi²,

Hiller³

2014

J Rehabil Res Dev

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“…Cowley et al (2010) found that lower extremity strength was significantly associated with gait speed in people with Down syndrome (DS) (Cowley et al 2010). However, a progressive resistance training that was effective in increasing leg strength did not result in an increase in gait speed (Cowley et al 2011). On the contrary, other exercise training programmes (treadmill training, obstacle course training, combined aerobic and resistance training) were found to be effective in improving gait in adolescents and adults with ID both with and without DS (Mendonca et al 2011;Enkelaar et al 2012;Hanegem et al 2013;Lee et al 2014).…”

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The association between gait and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disabilities

Oppewal

Hilgenkamp

2018

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Gait deviations are often seen in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Their low physical fitness levels may be associated with these deviations. Understanding the impact of fitness on gait in this population is important for developing interventions to improve gait. In a cross-sectional study, we assessed the association between multiple physical fitness components and spatiotemporal gait parameters in adults with ID. Method Gait characteristics of 31 adults (42.77 ± 16.70 years) with ID without Down syndrome were assessed with the GAITRite at comfortable (CS) and fast speed (FS), along with fitness assessments (body composition, muscular endurance, strength, balance, Short Physical Performance Battery). Results At CS, adults with ID with higher BMI and/or waist circumference spent more time in double support. At FS, those with better muscular endurance took steps faster, those with better balance took bigger steps and strides and those with better Short Physical Performance Battery scores took bigger steps and strides at higher velocity. Conclusions Body composition was mostly associated with gait at CS, while the other physical fitness

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“…For a cane user who uses the right hand to hold the cane, both of his/her UEs would still be able to keep a normal dynamic alternating movement even though the right LE still has to maintain or hold the cane as extra load (resistance; Liu et al, 2011). As reported by others, the more resistance training, the more strength one may get (Cowley et al, 2011). In this case, the load on the right LE with cane use could be considered as resistance for strength maintenance or improvement and consequently be beneficial for stability to the side of holding the cane.…”

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Differences in the Limits of Stability Between Older Rolling Walker Users and Older Single-Tip-Cane Users — A Preliminary Study

Liu

Quiben

Holmes

et al. 2017

Rehabilitation Nursing

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The effect of progressive resistance training on leg strength, aerobic capacity and functional tasks of daily living in persons with Down syndrome

Abstract: These findings show that progressive resistance training is an effective intervention for persons with DS to improve leg strength and stair-climbing ability.

Cited by 86 publications

References 21 publications

Systematic review of timed stair tests

Systematic review of timed stair tests

The association between gait and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disabilities

Differences in the Limits of Stability Between Older Rolling Walker Users and Older Single-Tip-Cane Users — A Preliminary Study

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