02/02/2023
Medical Exercise Physiology and Down Syndrome:
Medically supervised clinical exercise physiological intervention is important for children with Down Syndrome. Medically supervised clinical exercise physiological intervention is safe and effective in the health improvement and rehabilitation of physically limitations associated with Down Syndrome, particularly congenital heart defects (CHDs) and musculoskeletal anomalies. Most often, children with Down Syndrome have lower overall fitness. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) and musculoskeletal anomalies are not the only barriers to physical exercise in children with Down Syndrome. Other medical conditions, such as gastrointestinal condition, overweight / obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis are also common barriers to physical exercise in children with Down Syndrome. A safe & comprehensive medically supervised clinical exercise physiological intervention, which includes individualized scientific evidence-based medical exercise prescription emphasizing on cardiovascular and respiratory medical fitness, as well as bone health and muscle strengthening, and postural stability. The effect of postural stability intervention significantly improves functional capabilities and prevents risk of injuries and falls in children with Down Syndrome.
