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Strength and Agility Training in Adolescents with Down Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Lin, Hsiu-Ching; Wuang, Yee-Pay – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a proposed strength and agility training program of adolescents with Down syndrome. Ninety-two adolescents were recruited and evenly randomized to two intervention groups (exercise group vs. control group). The mean age for the exercise and the control group was 10.6 plus or minus 3.2 and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Down Syndrome, Muscular Strength, Exercise
Knee Muscle Strength at Varying Angular Velocities and Associations with Gross Motor Function in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Hong, Wei-Hsien; Chen, Hseih-Ching; Shen, I-Hsuan; Chen, Chung-Yao; Chen, Chia-Ling; Chung, Chia-Ying – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships of muscle strength at different angular velocities and gross motor functions in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study included 33 ambulatory children with spastic CP aged 6-15 years and 15 children with normal development. Children with CP were categorized into level I (n =…
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Adolescents
Relationships between Task-Oriented Postural Control and Motor Ability in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
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Wang, Hui-Yi; Long, I-Man; Liu, Mei-Fang – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have been characterized by greater postural sway in quiet stance and insufficient motor ability. However, there is a lack of studies to explore the properties of dynamic postural sway, especially under conditions of task-oriented movement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development, Muscular Strength
Adolescents with Intellectual Disability Have Reduced Postural Balance and Muscle Performance in Trunk and Lower Limbs Compared to Peers without Intellectual Disability
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Blomqvist, Sven; Olsson, Josefine; Wallin, Louise; Wester, Anita; Rehn, Borje – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
For adolescent people with ID, falls are more common compared to peers without ID. However, postural balance among this group is not thoroughly investigated. The aim of this study was to compare balance and muscle performance among adolescents aged between 16 and 20 years with a mild to moderate intellectual disability (ID) to age-matched…
Descriptors: Performance Tests, Adolescents, Human Body, Control Groups
Potential Predictors of Changes in Gross Motor Function during Various Tasks for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Follow-Up Study
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Chen, Chia-ling; Chen, Chung-yao; Chen, Hsieh-ching; Liu, Wen-yu; Shen, I-hsuan; Lin, Keh-chung – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Very few studies have investigated predictors of change in various gross motor outcomes in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP). The aim of this study was to identify potential predictors for change in gross motor outcomes measured during various tasks in children with CP. A group of 45 children (age, 6-15 years) with CP and 7 potential…
Descriptors: Human Body, Physical Fitness, Classification, Motor Development
Are Young Adults with Special Needs Ready for the Physical Work Demands?
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Ratzon, N.; Schejter, T.; Alon, E.; Schreuer, N. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Youth and Adolescents with Special Needs (YASN) face many challenges during transition into employment. Although most of their physical challenges are secondary, yet they call for attention since most of them are hired for blue collar jobs. Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) should be adapted to prepare them addressing the physical job-demands,…
Descriptors: Vocational Evaluation, Physical Activities, Young Adults, Education Work Relationship