Muscle Strength, Physical Work Capacity and Functional Performance in Individuals With Down Syndrome

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Down Syndrome

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00643552

4973

Details and patient eligibility

About

This project will evaluate muscle strength and its relationship to everyday function in individuals with Down Syndrome.

Enrollment: 18 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 17+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Down Syndrome
• Mild or moderate mental retardation
• Able to tolerate exercise testing

Exclusion criteria

• Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
• orthopedic limitations to exercise