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Patil AR, Samal S, Seth NH. A Novel Physiotherapy Approach for Enhancing Mobility in a 53-Year-Old With Down Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e56264. [PMID: 38623113 PMCID: PMC11016987 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition developing from a supplementary chromosome 21, referred to as trisomy 21. It ranks among the most prevalent developmental disabilities. People with DS often live inactive lifestyles, not meeting the weekly physical activity guidelines. With age, they face increased risks of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, as well as neurological and orthopedic concerns. Physiotherapy is especially important for improving balance, coordination, strength, and endurance in adults over the age of 50. Our approach consisted of a three-week regimen that included strengthening exercises based on the DeLorme strength training principle, balance exercises with perturbation and treadmill training, and coordination exercises with equilibrium and non-equilibrium movements. We evaluated outcomes using measures such as the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, and Functional Independence Measure, which were performed before and after the physiotherapy intervention. We present a case study of a 53-year-old woman to demonstrate the importance of physiotherapy in making lifestyle changes and improving strength, balance, and endurance, thereby improving overall quality of life through tailored interventions.
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- Anushri R Patil
- Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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Aleksander-Szymanowicz P, Filar-Mierzwa K, Skiba A. Effect of dance movement therapy on balance in adults with Down Syndrome. A pilot study. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2023:17446295231220429. [PMID: 38050952 DOI: 10.1177/17446295231220429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Systematic participation in dance therapy may improve balance and reduce risk of falls. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of dance therapy on balance and risk of falls in adults with Down syndrome. Study participants comprised 23 persons with Down syndrome aged 26- 49 years who underwent dance therapy. Before and after the therapy, all participants were measured on a BioSway balance platform using three tests: postural stability, limits of stability, and M-CTSIB fall risk. Mean result was lower following intervention (2.40 ± 1.81 vs. 1.65 ± 1.32; p = .006) in the postural stability test. The limits of stability test found a statistically significant difference (26.30 ± 8.99 vs. 37.90 ± 12.54; p < .001). The results of this study only partially supported the hypothesis that dance therapy improves balancing skills in adults with Down Syndrome.
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- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
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Cisterna B, Boschi F, Lacavalla MA, Vattemi GNA, Zancanaro C, Malatesta M. Physical training promotes remodeling of the skeletal muscle extracellular matrix: An ultrastructural study in a murine model of Down syndrome. Microsc Res Tech 2023; 86:1517-1528. [PMID: 37381675 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Down syndrome (DS) is a genetically based disease caused by triplication of chromosome 21. DS is characterized by multi-systemic premature aging associated with deficit in motor coordination, balance, and postural control. Using a morphological, morphometrical, and immunocytochemical ultrastructural approach, this study investigated in vastus lateralis muscle of Ts65Dn mouse, a murine model of DS, the effect of an adapted physical training on the extracellular matrix (ECM) characteristics and whether the forecasted exercise-induced ECM remodeling impacts on sarcomere organization. Morphometry demonstrated thicker basement membrane and larger collagen bundles with larger interfibrillar spacing as well as irregularly arrayed myofibrils and lower telethonin density on Z-lines in trisomic versus euploid sedentary mice. In agreement with the multi-systemic premature aging described in DS, these ECM alterations were similar to those previously observed in skeletal muscle of aged mice. Adapted physical training induced remodeling of ECM in both trisomic and euploid mice, that is, enlargement of the collagen bundles associated with hypertrophy of collagen fibrils and reduction of the interfibrillar spacing. A re-alignment of the myofibrils and a higher telethonin density on Z-line was found in trisomic mice. Altogether, our findings suggest that physical training is an effective tool in limiting/counteracting the trisomy-associated musculoskeletal structural anomalies. The current findings constitute a solid experimental background for further study investigating the possible positive effect of physical training on skeletal muscle performance. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Vastus lateralis muscle of trisomic mice shows aging-like alterations of extracellular matrix. Training promotes extracellular matrix remodeling. Training may be an effective tool to counteract trisomy-associated alterations of skeletal muscle.
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- Barbara Cisterna
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Mann S, Spiric J, Mitchell C, Hilgenkamp TIM. Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3667. [PMID: 36834362 PMCID: PMC9960831 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In adults with Down syndrome, the combination of low physical activity and fitness levels and the high prevalence of musculoskeletal co-morbidities stresses the need for specialized exercise programs. The goal of this research study was to develop a specialized exercise program for individuals with Down syndrome using the physical therapy approach of a systems review as the foundation. We first conducted an overview of the literature on co-morbidities in adults with Down syndrome using the systems review method to categorize these findings. We extracted recommendations for content and delivery of an exercise program based on the literature review, and finally composed a specialized exercise program for individuals with Down syndrome adhering to these recommendations.
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- Sarah Mann
- Mann Method PT and Fitness, Arvada, CO 80005, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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Melo GLR, Neto IVDS, da Fonseca EF, Stone W, Nascimento DDC. Resistance training and Down Syndrome: A narrative review on considerations for exercise prescription and safety. Front Physiol 2022; 13:948439. [PMID: 36237528 PMCID: PMC9553130 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.948439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The current manuscript reviews the literature on the health effects of resistance training (RT) for individuals with Down syndrome (DS), focusing on this training modality’s methodology, application, and safety. The literature has mentioned that early aging in this population is associated with loss of muscle strength, lower lean and bone mass, and increased obesity. It is necessary to propose non-pharmacological measures for prevention and health promotion. Thus, this review suggests a current research-based RT guide for individuals with DS. This review is divided into three sections: Section 2 briefly reviews DS and the effects on structural and functional decline and how exercise and physical activity can influence health aspects in this population; Section 3 summarizes the evidence for RT prescription; Section 4 briefly reviews the health and potential benefits of RT in individuals with DS. The findings from this review suggest that most individuals with DS should engage in moderate-intensity RT at least 2 days a week and perform RT on the major muscle groups and include balance training. The RT program should be modified and adapted according to individuals’ characteristics and limitations. RT promotes positive, health-related benefits such as increasing strength, improving body composition, improving functional capacity and balance, reducing inflammatory status and oxidative stress, and improving the immune system. The RT protocols summarized in this current review provide guidance, critical conclusions, and novel research settings, which could be useful to coaches, clinicians, and researchers to effectively design RT program for individuals with DS.
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- Geiziane Leite Rodrigues Melo
- Department of Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Geiziane Leite Rodrigues Melo,
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- School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of School of Kinesiology Recreation and Sport, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, FL, United States
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Cañizares-Prado S, Molina-López J, Moya MT, Planells E. Oral Function and Eating Habit Problems in People with Down Syndrome. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:2616. [PMID: 35270327 PMCID: PMC8909609 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder in which there is an increased risk of developing clinical comorbidities that require regular attention: health problems, alterations in maxillomandibular development, chewing and swallowing problems, as well as dietary habits that may influence diet and nutritional status. This study will analyze the frequency of occurrence of these factors with increasing age in this population. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 18 participants aged 30-45 years. The condition of orofacial structures, chewing and swallowing function and oral and eating habits were assessed to observe the frequency of occurrence of these problems with increasing age. RESULTS A high frequency of digestive problems was observed. There was also a presence of problems in the introduction of new tastes and consistencies. In addition, unilateral chewing was reported in 100% of the participants, severe anatomical dysfunction of the mandible/maxilla and high hypotonicity reflected in tongue movements. CONCLUSIONS it is necessary to educate, through specific intervention protocols, the younger generations with DS, as well as their environment, as harmful habits are developed in childhood and consolidated throughout life.
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- Sonia Cañizares-Prado
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology “José Mataix”, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Granadown, Down Syndrome Association of Granada, 18014 Granada, Spain;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology “José Mataix”, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology “José Mataix”, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
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Rujeedawa T, Carrillo Félez E, Clare ICH, Fortea J, Strydom A, Rebillat AS, Coppus A, Levin J, Zaman SH. The Clinical and Neuropathological Features of Sporadic (Late-Onset) and Genetic Forms of Alzheimer's Disease. J Clin Med 2021; 10:4582. [PMID: 34640600 PMCID: PMC8509365 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review is to compare and highlight the clinical and pathological aspects of genetic versus acquired Alzheimer's disease: Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer's disease in (DSAD) and Autosomal Dominant Alzheimer's disease (ADAD) are compared with the late-onset form of the disease (LOAD). DSAD and ADAD present in a younger population and are more likely to manifest with non-amnestic (such as dysexecutive function features) in the prodromal phase or neurological features (such as seizures and paralysis) especially in ADAD. The very large variety of mutations associated with ADAD explains the wider range of phenotypes. In the LOAD, age-associated comorbidities explain many of the phenotypic differences.
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- Tanzil Rujeedawa
- Cambridge Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 8PQ, UK; (T.R.); (E.C.F.); (I.C.H.C.)
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- Cambridge Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 8PQ, UK; (T.R.); (E.C.F.); (I.C.H.C.)
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- Cambridge Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 8PQ, UK; (T.R.); (E.C.F.); (I.C.H.C.)
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation NHS Trust, Fulbourn CB21 5EF, UK
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- Sant Pau Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- Center of Biomedical Investigation Network for Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED), 28031 Madrid, Spain
- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London SE5 8AF, UK;
- South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, The LonDowns Consortium, London SE5 8AZ, UK
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- Department for Primary and Community Care, Department of Primary and Community Care (149 ELG), Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539 Munich, Germany;
- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 17, 81377 Munich, Germany
- Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 17, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Cambridge Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 8PQ, UK; (T.R.); (E.C.F.); (I.C.H.C.)
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation NHS Trust, Fulbourn CB21 5EF, UK
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PURPOSE Down syndrome (DS) is caused by trisomy 21 (Ts21) and results in skeletal deficits including shortened stature, low bone mineral density, and a predisposition to early onset osteoporosis. Ts21 causes significant alterations in skeletal development, morphology of the appendicular skeleton, bone homeostasis, age-related bone loss, and bone strength. However, the genetic or cellular origins of DS skeletal phenotypes remain unclear. RECENT FINDINGS New studies reveal a sexual dimorphism in characteristics and onset of skeletal deficits that differ between DS and typically developing individuals. Age-related bone loss occurs earlier in the DS as compared to general population. Perturbations of DS skeletal quality arise from alterations in cellular and molecular pathways affected by the overexpression of trisomic genes. Sex-specific alterations occur in critical developmental pathways that disrupt bone accrual, remodeling, and homeostasis and are compounded by aging, resulting in increased risks for osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fracture in individuals with DS.
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- Jared R Thomas
- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL 306, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-3275, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL 306, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-3275, USA.
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Impact of two different pulmonary rehabilitation methods in children with down syndrome. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2021; 27:512-521. [PMID: 34391280 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate and compare the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of respiratory muscles with that of inspiratory muscle training as a preventive measure on respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, spirometry, and functional capacity in children with Down syndrome. METHODS Forty-five Down syndrome participants with an age ranged from 10 to 13 years were enrolled. There were distributed into three groups. The study group A (n = 15) underwent proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of respiratory muscles while study group B (n = 15) underwent inspiratory muscle training. Third group C (n = 15) was a control group. The three groups received aerobic exercises using the bicycle ergometer for 20 min, 5 times/week for 12 successive weeks. The treatment program for both study groups was conducted for 20-30 min, 5 times/week for 12 successive weeks. Measurements of respiratory muscle strength (MIP, MEP), chest expansion, spirometry test (VC, FEV1, PEFR, MVV) and 6 min walk test were measured pre and post treatment. RESULTS The post treatment mean values of all investigated variables were significantly increased in both study groups with higher effect to group underwent proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of respiratory muscles. CONCLUSION Both proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of respiratory muscles and inspiratory muscle training are effective in children with Down syndrome on improving respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, spirometry and functional capacity with superior effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.
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Analysing Touchscreen Gestures: A Study Based on Individuals with Down Syndrome Centred on Design for All. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21041328. [PMID: 33668488 PMCID: PMC7917966 DOI: 10.3390/s21041328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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There has been a conscious shift towards developing increasingly inclusive applications. However, despite this fact, most research has focused on supporting those with visual or hearing impairments and less attention has been paid to cognitive impairments. The purpose of this study is to analyse touch gestures used for touchscreens and identify which gestures are suitable for individuals living with Down syndrome (DS) or other forms of physical or cognitive impairments. With this information, app developers can satisfy Design for All (DfA) requirements by selecting adequate gestures from existing lists of gesture sets. Twenty touch gestures were defined for this study and a sample group containing eighteen individuals with Down syndrome was used. A tool was developed to measure the performance of touch gestures and participants were asked to perform simple tasks that involved the repeated use of these twenty gestures. Three variables are analysed to establish whether they influence the success rates or completion times of gestures, as they could have a collateral effect on the skill with which gestures are performed. These variables are Gender, Type of Down syndrome, and Socioeconomic Status. Analysis reveals that significant difference is present when a pairwise comparison is performed, meaning individuals with DS cannot perform all gestures with the same ease. The variables Gender and Socioeconomic Status do not influence success rates or completion times, but Type of DS does.
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Perrot A, Maillot P, Le Foulon A, Rebillat AS. Effect of Exergaming on Physical Fitness, Functional Mobility, and Cognitive Functioning in Adults With Down Syndrome. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2021; 126:34-44. [PMID: 33370786 DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-126.1.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study examined whether exergames could improve physical, functional, and cognitive functions in people with Down syndrome. Twelve adults with DS, aged over 35 (M = 50.35, SD = 7.45), were randomly assigned to a Wii-based program (n = 6) or a control group (n = 6), and completed physical (Chair Stand Test, 6-Minute Walk Test), functional (TUG, TUDS), and cognitive tests (Corsi, Barrage tests). The experimental group completed a 12-week Wii-based program. There was high intervention adherence and, compared with the control group, greater improvements were observed in the Wii-based exercise intervention group in physical fitness and functional outcomes (p < .05), with no changes in cognitive outcomes.
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- Alexandra Perrot
- Alexandra Perrot, Université Paris-Saclay CIAMS, 91405, Orsay, France - Université d'Orléans, CIAMS, 45067, Orléans, France
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- Pauline Maillot and Agnès Lefoulon, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Pauline Maillot and Agnès Lefoulon, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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Thomas JR, LaCombe J, Long R, Lana-Elola E, Watson-Scales S, Wallace JM, Fisher EMC, Tybulewicz VLJ, Roper RJ. Interaction of sexual dimorphism and gene dosage imbalance in skeletal deficits associated with Down syndrome. Bone 2020; 136:115367. [PMID: 32305495 PMCID: PMC7262595 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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All individuals with Down syndrome (DS), which results from trisomy of human chromosome 21 (Ts21), present with skeletal abnormalities typified by craniofacial features, short stature and low bone mineral density (BMD). Differences in skeletal deficits between males and females with DS suggest a sexual dimorphism in how trisomy affects bone. Dp1Tyb mice contain three copies of all of the genes on mouse chromosome 16 that are homologous to human chromosome 21, males and females are fertile, and therefore are an excellent model to test the hypothesis that gene dosage influences the sexual dimorphism of bone abnormalities in DS. Dp1Tyb as compared to control littermate mice at time points associated with bone accrual (6 weeks) and skeletal maturity (16 weeks) showed deficits in BMD and trabecular architecture that occur largely through interactions between sex and genotype and resulted in lower percent bone volume in all female and Dp1Tyb male mice. Cortical bone in Dp1Tyb as compared to control mice exhibited different changes over time influenced by sex × genotype interactions including reduced cortical area in both male and female Dp1Tyb mice. Mechanical testing analyses suggested deficits in whole bone properties such as bone mass and geometry, but improved material properties in female and Dp1Tyb mice. Sexual dimorphisms and the influence of trisomic gene dosage differentially altered cellular properties of male and female Dp1Tyb bone. These data establish sex, gene dosage, skeletal site and age as important factors in skeletal development of DS model mice, paving the way for identification of the causal dosage-sensitive genes. Skeletal differences in developing male and female Dp1Tyb DS model mice replicated differences in less-studied adolescents with DS and established a foundation to understand the etiology of trisomic bone deficits.
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- Jared R Thomas
- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK; Department of Immunology & Inflammation, Imperial College London, London W12 0NN, UK
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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LaCombe JM, Roper RJ. Skeletal dynamics of Down syndrome: A developing perspective. Bone 2020; 133:115215. [PMID: 31887437 PMCID: PMC7044033 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2019.115215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) display distinctive skeletal morphology compared to the general population, but disparate descriptions, methodologies, analyses, and populations sampled have led to diverging conclusions about this unique skeletal phenotype. As individuals with DS are living longer, they may be at a higher risk of aging disorders such as osteoporosis and increased fracture risk. Sexual dimorphism has been suggested between males and females with DS in which males, not females, experience an earlier decline in bone mineral density (BMD). Unfortunately, studies focusing on skeletal health related to Trisomy 21 (Ts21) are few in number and often too underpowered to answer questions about skeletal development, resultant osteoporosis, and sexual dimorphism, especially in stages of bone accrual. Further confounding the field are the varied methods of bone imaging, analysis, and data interpretation. This review takes a critical look at the current knowledge of DS skeletal phenotypes, both from human and mouse studies, and presents knowledge gaps that need to be addressed, differences in research methodologies and analyses that affect the interpretation of results, and proposes guidelines for overcoming obstacles to understand skeletal traits associated with DS. By examining our current knowledge of bone in individuals with Ts21, a trajectory for future studies may be established to provide meaningful solutions for understanding the development of and improving skeletal structures in individuals with and without DS.
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- Jonathan M LaCombe
- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, United States of America
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, United States of America.
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Muller MD, Capp AM, Hill J, Hoffer A, Otworth JR, McQuillan PM, Bonavia AS. Anesthetic Management of Elderly Patients With Down Syndrome: A Case Report. J Perianesth Nurs 2020; 35:243-249. [PMID: 31959506 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In 1930, the life expectancy of patients with Down syndrome was about 10 years; today, their life expectancy is more than 60 years. With aging, there is an increased need for anesthesia and surgery. There is, however, no published information regarding the anesthetic management of older adults with Down syndrome. In this report, we described the anesthetic management of a 50-year-old woman with Down syndrome undergoing major cervical spine surgery. Components of the anesthetic that we thought would be difficult such as intravenous line placement and endotracheal intubation were accomplished without difficulty. Despite our best efforts, our patient nevertheless experienced both emergence delirium and postoperative vomiting. We advocate that physicians, advanced practice providers, and registered nurses be aware of the unique perianesthesia needs of older patients with Down syndrome.
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- Matthew D Muller
- Master of Science in Anesthesia Program, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
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- Master of Science in Anesthesia Program, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Master of Science in Anesthesia Program, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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Dumortier L, Bricout VA. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adults with down syndrome: Causes and consequences. Is it a "chicken and egg" question? Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2020; 108:124-138. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Description of School-Based Physical Therapy Services and Outcomes for Students with Down Syndrome. J Autism Dev Disord 2019; 49:4019-4029. [PMID: 31209740 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04109-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Students with Down syndrome (DS) receive school-based physical therapy (SBPT), however little data exists regarding services and outcomes. Using a prospective observational cohort study our aim was to explore SBPT activities and interventions, and students' goal achievement of 46 students with DS, tracked by 17 physical therapists (PTs). PTs provided on average 24.0 min/week direct service and 11.6 min/week services on behalf of the student. The most frequent activities employed were physical education/recreation, mobility, and sitting/standing/transitions. The most frequent interventions implemented were neuromuscular, mobility, and musculoskeletal. Although students individually met 69.5% of their primary outcome goals, their achievement could not be explained by total minutes of either direct and minutes on behalf of SBPT, nor minutes spent in most frequent activity.
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Paul Y, Ellapen TJ, Barnard M, Hammill HV, Swanepoel M. The health benefits of exercise therapy for patients with Down syndrome: A systematic review. Afr J Disabil 2019; 8:576. [PMID: 31745461 PMCID: PMC6852506 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v8i0.576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Many patients with Down syndrome (PWDS) have poor cardiometabolic risk profiles, aerobic capacities and weak hypotonic muscles, primarily because of physical inactivity and poor diet. Objectives This study discusses the benefits of exercise therapy on body composition, aerobic capacity, muscle strength, proprioception and cardiometabolic profiles of PWDS. Methods A literature review using the Crossref metadatabase, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), focusing on the period 2007-2018, was undertaken. Each record was judged adopting the modified Downs and Black Appraisal Scale. The literature investigation identified 15 701 records. Records were excluded if they were published before 2007, pertained to the impact of exercise on intellectual disabilities beyond Down syndrome or the impact of medical, pharmaceutical, nutrition and psychological interventions among PWDS and were published in languages besides English. Nineteen articles were synthesised into this commentary. Results PWDS have a heightened cardiometabolic risk profile and high oxidative stress associated with elevated insulin resistance, poor insulin sensitivity, atherosclerosis and hypertension. PWDS have low aerobic capacity (VO2max), peak heart rates, muscle strength, agility and balance. Regular physical activity is beneficial to improve their VO2max and muscle strength. Moreover, regular physical activity reduces lipid peroxidation and arterial cell wall damage, the pathogenesis of atheroma is limited. Conclusion Exercise therapy compliance seems to have a positive impact on the cardiometabolic risk profile, muscle strength and aerobic work capacity of PWDS. Nonetheless, additional vigorous experimental investigations are necessary to better understand the effect of exercise therapy on the aerobic, strength, proprioception and cardiometabolic risk profile of PWDS.
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- Yvonne Paul
- Department of Sport and Dental Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport, Physical Activity Sport and Recreation (PhASRec), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport, Physical Activity Sport and Recreation (PhASRec), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport, Physical Activity Sport and Recreation (PhASRec), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport, Physical Activity Sport and Recreation (PhASRec), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Friedman C, Feldner HA. Physical Therapy Services for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The Role of Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Service Waivers. Phys Ther 2018; 98:844-854. [PMID: 30010974 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzy082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in natural community contexts are increasing. Many people with IDD use physical therapy services to support their community participation. Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 1915(c) waivers are the largest providers of long-term services and supports for people with IDD. However, little is known about physical therapy provision under this program. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the operational definitions of physical therapy service under the HCBS 1915(c) waiver system and to describe projected physical therapy service utilization, spending, and reimbursement for people with IDD across states. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. METHODS This study analyzed fiscal year 2015 HCBS IDD waivers from across the nation (N = 111), focusing on physical therapy utilization (total projected spending, total participants, reimbursement rates, and average annual service provision per participant). Service definitions were also analyzed to determine trends across waivers. RESULTS Fifty-one waivers (45.9%) provided 61 different types of physical therapy services in fiscal year 2015. States utilized waivers to provide long-term remedial care rather than the acute short-term physical therapy. HCBS waiver physical therapy services were often provided in participants' homes and communities to expand physical therapy access and secure the benefits of providing physical therapy services in natural environments. Although most states have adopted similar definitions of physical therapy service, procedures and services vary. LIMITATIONS Medicaid HCBS waivers are state projections made to the federal government rather than actual utilization data. CONCLUSIONS Physical therapy service definitions, projected service utilization, spending, and reimbursement for people with IDD who use Medicaid HCBS waivers vary greatly between states. Physical therapy may be utilized less than expected given the reported benefits for people with IDD.
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- Carli Friedman
- The Council on Quality and Leadership, Towson, MD 21204 (USA)
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- Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Pérez CA, Carral JMC, Costas AÁ, Martínez SV, Martínez-Lemos RI. Water-based exercise for adults with Down syndrome: Findings from a preliminary study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2018. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2018.25.1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Carlos Ayán Pérez
- Professor, Departament of Special Didactics, University of Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Covelli V, Raggi A, Paganelli C, Leonardi M. Family members and health professionals' perspectives on future life planning of ageing people with Down syndrome: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 40:2867-2874. [PMID: 28789572 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1362595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To address the way in which primary caregivers of people over 45 with Down syndrome describe daily life activities and context and foresee their future. METHODS Thirteen family members and 15 health professionals participated to four focus groups. Meaningful concepts were identified and linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health using established linking rules. RESULTS A total of 258 relevant concepts were identified and linked to 75 categories of the classification: 38 were from activity and participation and 17 from environmental factors domains. The most commonly reported issues were mental functions (b117-intellectual functions and b152-emotional functions), community life activities (d910-community life and d920-recreation and leisure) and environmental factors (e310-support of immediate family, e355-support from health professionals and e555-associations and organizational services). CONCLUSIONS Information on the daily life and health of ageing people with Down syndrome is important to plan social and health care interventions tailored to deal with problems that they may encounter in older age. Considering the interaction between health and environment and maintaining a continuity of daily routines were reported as the most relevant topics for managing daily lives of persons with Down syndrome in older ages. Implications for rehabilitation Pay more attention to the interaction between environmental factors and health condition in ageing people with Down syndrome. Information about the life contest are important in order to plan present and future social-health care interventions. Future planning for people with Down syndrome is a great concern for family members.
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- b Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit - Scientific Directorate , Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation , Milan , Italy
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- b Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit - Scientific Directorate , Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation , Milan , Italy
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- b Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit - Scientific Directorate , Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation , Milan , Italy
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Artioli TO, Witsmiszyn E, Ferreira AB, Pinto CF. Assessing Down syndrome BMI and body composition. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sdeng.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Asai M, Kinjo A, Kimura S, Mori R, Kawakubo T, Shirotani K, Yagishita S, Maruyama K, Iwata N. Perturbed Calcineurin-NFAT Signaling Is Associated with the Development of Alzheimer's Disease. Biol Pharm Bull 2017; 39:1646-1652. [PMID: 27725441 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b16-00350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Down syndrome (DS), the most common genetic disorder, is caused by trisomy 21. DS is accompanied by heart defects, hearing and vision problems, obesity, leukemia, and other conditions, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). In comparison, most cancers are rare in people with DS. Overexpression of dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A and a regulator of calcineurin 1 located on chromosome 21 leads to excessive suppression of the calcineurin-nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) signaling pathway, resulting in reduced expression of a critical angiogenic factor. However, it is unclear whether the calcineurin-NFAT signaling pathway is involved in AD pathology in DS patients. Here, we investigated the association between the calcineurin-NFAT signaling pathway and AD using neuronal cells. Short-term pharmacological stimulation decreased gene expression of tau and neprilysin, and long-term inhibition of the signaling pathway decreased that of amyloid precursor protein. Moreover, a calcineurin inhibitor, cyclosporine A, also decreased neprilysin activity, leading to increases in amyloid-β peptide levels. Taken together, our results suggest that a dysregulation in calcineurin-NFAT signaling may contribute to the early onset of AD in people with DS.
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- Masashi Asai
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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MacDonald M, Leichtman J, Esposito P, Cook N, Ulrich DA. The Participation Patterns of Youth with Down Syndrome. Front Public Health 2016; 4:253. [PMID: 27891498 PMCID: PMC5104961 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2016.00253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this paper was to investigate the participation patterns of children with Down syndrome (DS) using the construct of participation as defined by the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS Sixty-two children with DS were recruited between the ages of 9 and 17 years. All participants were given an interview-administered version of the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) to measure participation (1). RESULTS Children with DS participated the most often, based on frequency, in recreational activities (p < 0.001); social activity types represented the greatest extension into the community based on with whom the children participated with (p < 0.05); finally, physical and social activities represented the greatest extension into the community geographically (p < 0.001). In addition, children with DS are significantly more active in activities that are informal in nature. CONCLUSION Children with DS participate in a number of activities; however, the extent of their participation within these activities differs depending on the participation pattern examined. Implications for educational and community-based programs are discussed.
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- Megan MacDonald
- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Ageing of people with Down's syndrome: a systematic literature review from 2000 to 2014. Int J Rehabil Res 2016; 39:20-8. [PMID: 26626417 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Life expectancy of people with Down's syndrome (DS) has increased considerably, now exceeding 60 years. People with DS start to get old around the age of 45. By referring to the WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) biopsychosocial perspective, this study aimed to present an up-to-date review of the past 14 years of literature concerning the ageing of people with DS. PUBMED, PsycInfo and the Social Sciences Citation Index were searched for studies published between 2000 and 2014. Studies were selected if they were written in English, focused on people more than 45 years of age with DS, and if terms related to DS and ageing appeared in either the title or the abstract. A total of 30 studies were retrieved and their meaningful concepts were linked to the ICF. In total, 38 ICF categories were identified that were mainly related to intellectual functions (b117) (19%), general metabolic functions (b540) (7.4%), mobility of joint functions (b710), muscle power functions (b730) (4.2%), gait pattern functions (b770) (4.2%) and structure of the brain (s110) (4.3%). Only two studies considered environmental factors, and only one considered the joint analysis of health condition and environmental factors. Data about the ageing of people with DS are predominantly based on medical evaluations and descriptions of their physical impairments. Few attempts have been made towards a comprehensive assessment of elderly people with DS with a joint analysis of their health condition and its interaction with environmental factors.
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Abeysekera I, Thomas J, Georgiadis TM, Berman AG, Hammond MA, Dria KJ, Wallace JM, Roper RJ. Differential effects of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate containing supplements on correcting skeletal defects in a Down syndrome mouse model. Mol Nutr Food Res 2016; 60:717-726. [PMID: 26748562 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201500781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2015] [Revised: 12/10/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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SCOPE Down syndrome (DS), caused by trisomy of human chromosome 21 (Hsa21), is characterized by a spectrum of phenotypes including skeletal abnormalities. The Ts65Dn DS mouse model exhibits similar skeletal phenotypes as humans with DS. DYRK1A, a kinase encoded on Hsa21, has been linked to deficiencies in bone homeostasis in DS mice and individuals with DS. Treatment with Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a known inhibitor of Dyrk1a, improves some skeletal abnormalities associated with DS in mice. EGCG supplements are widely available but the effectiveness of different EGCG-containing supplements has not been well studied. METHODS AND RESULTS Six commercially available supplements containing EGCG were analyzed, and two of these supplements were compared with pure EGCG for their impact on skeletal deficits in a DS mouse model. The results demonstrate differential effects of commercial supplements on correcting skeletal abnormalities in Ts65Dn mice. Different EGCG-containing supplements display differences in degradation, polyphenol content, and effects on trisomic bone. CONCLUSION This work suggests that the dose of EGCG and composition of EGCG-containing supplements may be important in correcting skeletal deficits associated with DS. Careful analyses of these parameters may lead to a better understanding of how to improve skeletal and other deficits that impair individuals with DS.
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- Irushi Abeysekera
- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Boer PH, Moss SJ. Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change scores of twelve functional fitness tests in adults with Down syndrome. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2016; 48:176-185. [PMID: 26599295 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2015.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2015] [Revised: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/28/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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AIM The purpose of the study was to explore the test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of selected functional fitness test items in adults with Down syndrome. METHODS Forty-three adults with Down syndrome (24 men and 19 women) aged 18-50 years completed a battery of tests twice in a two-week period. The battery of tests consisted of two balance items, two flexibility items, five muscular strength and endurance items, two aerobic items, and one functional task. All items were considered valid and reliable tests in a general elderly or intellectually disabled population. The test-retest relative reliability for all repeated tests was assessed with intraclass correlation coefficient performing one-way analysis of variance. The test-retest absolute variability was measured by using the standard error of measurement (SEM) to calculate the minimal detectable change at the 90% confidence interval (MDC90). Reliability data was visualised with a Bland-Altman plot. RESULTS All tests showed excellent intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC's>0.9). All SEM values demonstrated acceptable measurement precision (SEM<SD/2). Values for MDC90 are provided for all 12 tests. The analyses indicated that there was no major systematic bias in the plots. The scatter around the Bland-Altman was distributed randomly. CONCLUSION All twelve functional fitness tests demonstrated adequate feasibility and relative and absolute test-retest reliability in adults with Down syndrome in South Africa. Information of this nature will help to monitor performance alterations over time and success of training interventions.
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- P H Boer
- Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa.
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- Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
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Guerra-Balic M, Oviedo GR, Javierre C, Fortuño J, Barnet-López S, Niño O, Alamo J, Fernhall B. Reliability and validity of the 6-min walk test in adults and seniors with intellectual disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 47:144-153. [PMID: 26426514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2015.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2015] [Revised: 09/07/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) have significantly lower rates of physical activity and fitness than adults without ID. The 6-min walk test (6 MWT) is an inexpensive and simple way to test mobility and submaximal work capacity. PURPOSE To evaluate the test-retest reliability and validity of the 6 MWT in adults and seniors with ID and explore factors contributing to the 6 MWT distance (6 MWD). METHODS 46 participants with mild, moderate and severe ID levels (age=41 ± 11 years) performed the 6 MWT three times (T1; T2; T3) to determine test-retest reliability. To test validity, peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak) was measured using a treadmill protocol. To analyze factors contributing to the 6 MWD, sex, height, fat mass % and fat free mass %, ID level, isometric leg strength and relative VO2 peak were also measured. RESULTS The walking distances for T1, T2 and T3 were 460.3 ± 76.9; 489.4 ± 81.2 and 491.4 ± 77.9 m, respectively. The 6 MWDs between T1-T2 and T1-T3 were significantly different (p<0.001), but T2 and T3 were not different. The intraclass correlation coefficient between T2 and T3 was 0.96 indicating high reliability. Relative VO2 peak and isometric leg strength significantly contributed to the 6 MWD (R(2)=0.55). CONCLUSIONS The 6 MWT is an easy, inexpensive, reliable and valid test in adults and seniors with ID. Familiarization is necessary to obtain reliable values. Relative VO2 peak and leg strength have significant impact on the distance walked.
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- Myriam Guerra-Balic
- FPCEE-Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, c/ Cister 34, Barcelona 08022, Spain.
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- FPCEE-Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, c/ Cister 34, Barcelona 08022, Spain; School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Private Bag X 6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences II, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga Street, L'Hospitalet del Llobregat 08907, Spain.
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- FPCEE-Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, c/ Cister 34, Barcelona 08022, Spain.
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- FPCEE-Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, c/ Cister 34, Barcelona 08022, Spain.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences II, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga Street, L'Hospitalet del Llobregat 08907, Spain.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences II, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga Street, L'Hospitalet del Llobregat 08907, Spain.
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Sobey CG, Judkins CP, Sundararajan V, Phan TG, Drummond GR, Srikanth VK. Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in People with Down Syndrome. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0137093. [PMID: 26421620 PMCID: PMC4589343 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Improved medical care over more than five decades has markedly increased life expectancy, from 12 years to approximately 60 years, in people with Down syndrome (DS). With increased survival into late adulthood, there is now a greater need for the medical care of people with DS to prevent and treat aging-related disorders. In the wider population, acquired cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and coronary heart disease are common with increasing age, but the risks of these diseases in people with DS are unknown. There are no population-level data on the incidence of acquired major cerebrovascular and coronary diseases in DS, and no data examining how cardiovascular comorbidities or risk factors in DS might impact on cardiovascular event incidence. Such data would be also valuable to inform health care planning for people with DS. Our objective was therefore to conduct a population-level matched cohort study to quantify the risk of incident major cardiovascular events in DS. METHODS AND FINDINGS A population-level matched cohort study compared the risk of incident cardiovascular events between hospitalized patients with and without DS, adjusting for sex, and vascular risk factors. The sample was derived from hospitalization data within the Australian state of Victoria from 1993-2010. For each DS admission, 4 exact age-matched non-DS admissions were randomly selected from all hospitalizations within a week of the relevant DS admission to form the comparison cohort. There were 4,081 people with DS and 16,324 without DS, with a total of 212,539 person-years of observation. Compared to the group without DS, there was a higher prevalence in the DS group of congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia, dementia, pulmonary hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea, and a lower prevalence of ever-smoking. DS was associated with a greater risk of incident cerebrovascular events (Risk Ratio, RR 2.70, 95% CI 2.08, 3.53) especially among females (RR 3.31, 95% CI 2.21, 4.94) and patients aged ≤ 50 years old. The association of DS with ischemic strokes was substantially attenuated on adjustment for cardioembolic risk (RR 1.93, 95% CI 1.04, 3.20), but unaffected by adjustment for atherosclerotic risk. DS was associated with a 40-70% reduced risk of any coronary event in males (RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.40, 0.84) but not in females (RR 1.14, 95% CI 0.73, 1.77). CONCLUSIONS DS is associated with a high risk of stroke, expressed across all ages. Ischemic stroke risk in DS appears mostly driven by cardioembolic risk. The greater risk of hemorrhagic stroke and lower risk of coronary events (in males) in DS remain unexplained.
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- Christopher G. Sobey
- Cardiovacular Disease Program, Biomedicine Discovery Institute and Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Southern Clinical School, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Cardiovacular Disease Program, Biomedicine Discovery Institute and Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Stroke and Ageing Research Group, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Stroke and Ageing Research Group, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Stroke Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiovacular Disease Program, Biomedicine Discovery Institute and Department of Pharmacology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Southern Clinical School, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Stroke and Ageing Research Group, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Stroke Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Menzies Research Institute, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Covelli V, Meucci P, Raggi A, Fontana G, Leonardi M. A Pilot Study on Function and Disability of Aging People with Down Syndrome in Italy. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta; Milan Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta; Milan Italy
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Marshall J, Tanner JP, Kozyr YA, Kirby RS. Services and supports for young children with Down syndrome: parent and provider perspectives. Child Care Health Dev 2015; 41:365-73. [PMID: 24912377 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND As individuals with Down syndrome are living longer and more socially connected lives, early access to supports and services for their parents will ensure an optimal start and improved outcomes. The family's journey begins at the child's diagnosis, and cumulative experiences throughout infancy and childhood set the tone for a lifetime of decisions made by the family regarding services, supports and activities. METHODS This study utilized focus groups and interviews with seven nurses, five therapists, 25 service co-ordinators, and 10 English- and three Spanish-speaking parents to better understand family experiences and perceptions on accessing Down syndrome-related perinatal, infant and childhood services and supports. RESULTS Parents and providers reflected on key early life issues for children with Down syndrome and their families in five areas: prenatal diagnosis; perinatal care; medical and developmental services; care co-ordination and services; and social and community support. CONCLUSIONS Systems of care are not consistently prepared to provide appropriate family-centred services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Individuals with disabilities require formal and informal supports from birth to achieve and maintain a high quality of life.
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- Department of Community & Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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Galli M, Cimolin V, Rigoldi C, Pau M, Costici P, Albertini G. The effects of low arched feet on foot rotation during gait in children with Down syndrome. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2014; 58:758-764. [PMID: 24750182 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND In children with Down syndrome (DS) hypotonia and ligament laxity are characteristic features which cause a number of orthopaedic issues, such as flat foot. The aim of this study was to determine if children with flat foot are characterised by an accentuated external foot rotation during walking. METHOD Fifty-five children with DS and 15 typically developing children recruited as control group were assessed using three-dimensional gait analysis, using an optoelectronic system, force platforms and video recording. Parameters related to foot rotation were identified and calculated and the participants' foot morphology was assessed using the arch index. RESULTS Data obtained in this study showed that while DS children without flat foot displayed the foot position on the transverse plane globally close to controls during the whole gait cycle, the DS children with flat foot were characterised by higher extra-rotation of the foot in comparison with those without flat foot and controls. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the presence of flatfoot lead the children with DS to extra-rotate their feet more than the children without flat foot. From a clinical point of view, these results could enhance the rehabilitative programmes in DS.
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; IRCCS 'San Raffaele Pisana', San Raffaele SpA, Roma, Italy
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Ordonez FJ, Rosety MA, Camacho A, Rosety I, Diaz AJ, Fornieles G, Garcia N, Rosety-Rodriguez M. Aerobic training improved low-grade inflammation in obese women with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2014; 58:583-590. [PMID: 23742222 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a major health problem in people with intellectual disabilities. It is also widely accepted that low-grade systemic inflammation associated to obesity plays a key role in the pathogenic mechanism of several disorders. Fortunately, physical activity has shown to improve inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Accordingly, we assessed the influence of aerobic training on pro-inflammatory cytokines and acute phase proteins in women with Down syndrome. METHODS To achieve this outcome, 20 premenopausal obese young women with Down syndrome volunteered for this study. Eleven were randomly assigned to the intervention group and performed a 10-week aerobic training programme, three sessions per week, consisting of a warm-up then a 30- to 40-min treadmill exercise at a work intensity of 55-65% of peak heart rate followed by a cooling-down period. The control group included nine age-, sex- and body mass index-matched women with Down syndrome. Fat mass percentage and fat distribution were measured. Plasmatic levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and fibrinogen were assessed by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. C-reactive protein (CRP) was assessed by nephelometry. RESULTS Plasmatic levels of TNF-α (11.7 ± 1.6 vs. 9.2 ± 1.3 pg/ml; P = 0.022), IL-6 (8.2 ± 1.1 vs. 6.1 ± 0.9 pg/ml; P = 0.014) and high sensitive CRP (0.62 ± 0.11 vs. 0.53 ± 0.09 mg/dl; P = 0.009) were significantly reduced in the intervention group. Further, significant correlations between plasmatic and anthropometric parameters were found. CONCLUSION A 10-week training programme reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and acute phase proteins in obese young women with Down syndrome. Long-term, well-conducted studies are still required to determine whether correction of this low-grade inflammation improves clinical outcomes of women with trisomy 21.
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- F J Ordonez
- School of Sports Medicine, University of Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain
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Shields N, Taylor NF, Wee E, Wollersheim D, O'Shea SD, Fernhall B. A community-based strength training programme increases muscle strength and physical activity in young people with Down syndrome: a randomised controlled trial. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013; 34:4385-4394. [PMID: 24120754 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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This randomised controlled trial investigated the effects of a student-led progressive resistance training (PRT) programme in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Sixty-eight young people with Down syndrome (30 female, 38 male; mean age 17.9±2.6 years) and mild to moderate intellectual disability were randomly allocated to a PRT programme (n=34) or a social group (n=34). Participants in the PRT group trained twice a week for 10 weeks at a community gymnasium with a physiotherapy student mentor using pin-loaded weight machines. Participants in the social group completed a 10-week programme of social activities also with a student mentor once a week for 90 min. Work performance, muscle strength and physical activity levels were assessed at weeks 0, 11 and 24 by an assessor blind to group allocation. Data were analysed using ANCOVA with baseline measures as covariate. Participants attended 92% of their scheduled sessions. There was no difference between the groups on work task performance. The PRT group increased their upper and lower limb strength at week 11 compared to the control group, but only their lower limb muscle strength at week 24. There was a significant difference in physical activity levels in favour of the PRT group at week 24 but not at week 11. PRT using a student mentor model helps young people with Down syndrome become stronger and more physically active but its effect on work task performance is unclear.
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- Nora Shields
- Department of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria 3086, Australia; Allied Health Research Team, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia.
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Zigman WB. Atypical aging in down syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 18:51-67. [DOI: 10.1002/ddrr.1128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2012] [Revised: 11/14/2012] [Accepted: 11/29/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Warren B. Zigman
- Department of Psychology, Laboratory of Community Psychology, NYS Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities; Staten Island; New York
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Resting energy expenditure and adiposity accretion among children with Down syndrome: a 3-year prospective study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2013; 67:1087-91. [PMID: 23900244 PMCID: PMC3790863 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2013.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Revised: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 06/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Children with Down syndrome (DS) have a higher prevalence of obesity than other children. Whether this increased risk for obesity is due to a lower resting energy expenditure (REE) is controversial. Our study assessed whether 1) the REE of children with DS adjusted for fat free mass (FFM) was lower than that of sibling controls and 2) the changes in fat mass (FM) over three years were associated with FFM-adjusted baseline REE. Methods This study used cross-sectional and prospective cohort designs. Four annual measurement visits were conducted with 28 children with DS and 35 sibling controls aged 3–10y. REE and serum thyroxine (T4) were measured at baseline. Anthropometry, skinfold thicknesses measures, and, in a subsample, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) were used at each visit to calculate FM. Results Children with DS had significantly lower REE adjusted for FFM (−78 kcal/day, 95% CI: −133 to −27, p=0.003). The difference remained significant after adjustment for FM, sex, and African ancestry (−49 kcal/day, 95% CI: −94 to −4, p=0.03). In the longitudinal analysis, the baseline REE adjusted for baseline FFM was not predictive of FM accretion over time (p=0.8). Conclusion Children with DS have lower REE than sibling controls, but REE was not associated with changes in FM over time. The results suggest that the lower REE of children with DS does not explain their increased risk for obesity.
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Malt EA, Dahl RC, Haugsand TM, Ulvestad IH, Emilsen NM, Hansen B, Cardenas YEG, Skøld RO, Thorsen ATB, Davidsen EMM. Helse og sykdom hos voksne med Downs syndrom. TIDSSKRIFT FOR DEN NORSKE LEGEFORENING 2013; 133:290-4. [DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.12.0390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Objective Physical fitness is reduced in adults with Down syndrome (DS). The present study was conducted to elucidate the exercise response in adults with DS. Design Case controlled before-after trial. Setting Residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities. Participants 96 Adults with DS, 25 non-DS adults with an intellectual disability, 33 controls. Interventions Echocardiography to exclude heart defects and to measure cardiac index (CI) in the supine position, supine position with raised legs, and following ten knee bends. Main outcome measure Exercise testing Results At rest, mean CI was not significantly different between persons with DS and controls (2.3 vs. 2.4 l/min/m2, p = 0.3). However, mean CI after exercise was significantly lower in DS (2.9 vs. 3.7 l/min/m2, p < 0.001) and mean CI increase from rest to exercise was more than 50% lower in DS. On the contrary, CI after exercise was similar among controls and non-DS adults with an intellectual disability. Significantly lower stroke volumes in DS were found with insufficient heart rate response. Conclusions CI at rest was similar in adults with DS and controls; however persons with DS have a diminished cardiac response to exercise. Stroke volumes were significantly lower in DS during exercise and a compensated heightened heart rate was absent.
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Hilgenkamp TIM, van Wijck R, Evenhuis HM. Low physical fitness levels in older adults with ID: results of the HA-ID study. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2012; 33:1048-1058. [PMID: 22502829 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2012] [Accepted: 01/27/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Physical fitness is as important to aging adults with ID as in the general population, but to date, the physical fitness levels of this group are unknown. Comfortable walking speed, muscle strength (grip strength), muscle endurance (30s Chair stand) and cardiorespiratory endurance (10 m incremental shuttle walking test) were tested in a sample of 1050 older adults with ID, and results were compared with reference values from the general population. Across all age ranges, approximately two-third of the entire study population scored 'below average' or 'impaired'. Even the youngest age groups (50-59 or 50-54 years) in this sample achieve similar or worse results than age groups 20-30 years older in the general population. Low physical fitness levels in older adults with ID demonstrate that this group is prone to unnecessary premature loss of functioning and health problems, and maintaining physical fitness should have priority in practice and policy.
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- Thessa I M Hilgenkamp
- Intellectual Disability Medicine, Department of General Practice, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Hahn JE. Minimizing Health Risks Among Older Adults With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: Clinical Considerations to Promote Quality of Life. J Gerontol Nurs 2012; 38:11-7. [PMID: 22587644 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20120510-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Joan Earle Hahn
- Department of Nursing, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA.
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Esposito PE, MacDonald M, Hornyak JE, Ulrich DA. Physical activity patterns of youth with Down syndrome. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2012; 50:109-119. [PMID: 22642965 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-50.2.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity patterns of children with Down syndrome. A cross-sectional approach and accelerometry were used to measure the time children with Down syndrome (N = 104) spent in sedentary, light, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Results indicated that adolescents from ages 14 to 15 years were the most sedentary and spent the least amount of time in light and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. A general trend of decreasing physical activity as children increase in age was found. This trend is similar to that found among typically developing youth. Participants in this study were found to spend a majority of their day engaged in sedentary activities. Results indicate that most participants were not accumulating the recommended 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity.
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- Phil E Esposito
- Department of Kinesiology, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 76129, USA.
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Mendonca GV, Pereira FD, Fernhall B. Fractal scaling properties of heart rate dynamics in persons with Down syndrome. Auton Neurosci 2011; 161:110-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.autneu.2010.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2010] [Revised: 10/28/2010] [Accepted: 12/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mendonca GV, Pereira FD, Fernhall B. Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise training in adults with and without Down syndrome. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2011; 92:37-45. [PMID: 21187203 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2010] [Revised: 08/30/2010] [Accepted: 09/02/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether adults with Down syndrome (DS) could improve their submaximal and peak exercise capacity, as for adults without disabilities, after 12 weeks of combined (aerobic and resistance) exercise training. DESIGN Prospective study comparing the effects of a 12-week combined exercise program on submaximal and peak exercise capacity of adults with and without DS. SETTING University facilities. PARTICIPANTS Participants with DS (n=13; mean ± SD age, 36.5±5.5y) and participants without disabilities (n=12; mean age, 38.7±8.3y). INTERVENTIONS Combined exercise training for 12 weeks. Endurance training was performed 3 days a week for 30 minutes at 65% to 85% of peak oxygen consumption (Vo₂peak). Resistance training was prescribed for 2 days a week and consisted of 2 rotations in a circuit of 9 exercises at 12-repetition maximum. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Submaximal and maximal graded exercise tests with metabolic and heart rate measurements. Walking economy and Vo₂peak were considered the main outcomes. RESULTS Participants with DS and those without disabilities showed similar values for body mass index and relative fat mass at pre- and posttraining periods. Walking economy and Vo₂peak overall were lower in participants with DS than participants without disabilities (P<.05). Training improved walking economy and Vo₂peak in participants with DS and those without disabilities (P<.05); additionally, the magnitude of changes induced by training was similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS Overall, a 12-week combined exercise regimen induced gains of similar magnitude between adults with and without DS for submaximal and peak exercise capacity.
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Cabeza-Ruiz R, García-Massó X, Centeno-Prada RA, Beas-Jiménez JD, Colado JC, González LM. Time and frequency analysis of the static balance in young adults with Down syndrome. Gait Posture 2011; 33:23-8. [PMID: 20980150 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2010] [Revised: 07/19/2010] [Accepted: 09/20/2010] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The main objective of this study is to understand the differences in equilibrium control between normal subjects and those with Down syndrome. A total of 54 subjects participated voluntarily, divided into control group and Down syndrome group. The equilibrium of the subjects was tested under two conditions: bipedal support with eyes open and closed. The signals were analyzed in a time and frequency domain. The statistical parameters selected (i.e., RMS distance, mean velocity, mean frequency and sway area) to analyze the behavior of the center of pressures (CoP) are calculated employing the result of the combination of the time series data in both directions (i.e. resultant distance). In order to calculate the frequency bands produced by the displacements of the CoP, a Fast Fourier Transform of the data was performed. The group with Down syndrome showed poorer static equilibrium control than the control group in the time domain. In the frequency domain, we found differences between the groups in the distribution of energy in the frequency bands analyzed. In addition, we observed the existence of an interaction effect of the group and the condition tested (p<0.001). These findings show that in the absence of visual information, the control group increases the energy at low frequencies, while the group with Down syndrome decreases it. Additionally, the lower amount of energy observed in this band under the 'eyes closed' condition may serve to identify abnormalities in the functioning of the vestibular apparatus of individuals with Down syndrome and/or difficulties experienced by these individuals in extracting relevant information from this route.
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- R Cabeza-Ruiz
- Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Seville, C/Pirotechnia s/n, Seville, Spain.
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Cimolin V, Galli M, Grugni G, Vismara L, Albertini G, Rigoldi C, Capodaglio P. Gait patterns in Prader-Willi and Down syndrome patients. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2010; 7:28. [PMID: 20565926 PMCID: PMC2898755 DOI: 10.1186/1743-0003-7-28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2009] [Accepted: 06/21/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Prader-Willi (PWS) and Down Syndrome (DS) are two genetic disorders characterised by some common clinical and functional features. A quantitative description and comparison of their patterns would contribute to a deeper understanding of the determinants of motor disability in these two syndromes. The aim of this study was to measure gait pattern in PWS and DS in order to provide data for developing evidence-based deficit-specific or common rehabilitation strategies. Methods 19 PWS patients (17.7-40 yr) and 21 DS patients (18-39 yr) were evaluated with an optoelectronic system and force platforms for measuring kinematic and kinetic parameters during walking. The results were compared with those obtained in a group of normal-weight controls (Control Group: CG; 33.4 + 9.6 yr). Results and Discussion The results show that PWS and DS are characterised by different gait strategies. Spatio-temporal parameters indicated a cautious, abnormal gait in both groups, but DS walked with a less stable strategy than PWS. As for kinematics, DS showed a significantly reduced hip and knee flexion, especially at initial contact and ankle range of motion than PWS. DS were characterised by lower ranges of motion (p < 0.05) in all joints than CG and PWS. As for ankle kinetics, both PWS and DS showed a significantly lower push-off during terminal stance than CG, with DS yielding the lowest values. Stiffness at hip and ankle level was increased in DS. PWS showed hip stiffness values close to normal. At ankle level, stiffness was significantly decreased in both groups. Conclusions Our data show that DS walk with a less physiological gait pattern than PWS. Based on our results, PWS and DS patients need targeted rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Common to both groups is the aim to improve hypotonia, muscle strength and motor control during gait. In DS, improving pelvis and hip range of motion should represent a major specific goal to optimize gait pattern.
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- Veronica Cimolin
- Bioeng. Dept., Politecnico di Milano, p.zza Leonardo Da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy.
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Zambrano JC, Marquina R, Sulbarán N, Rodríguez-Malaver AJ, Reyes RA. Aerobic exercise reduced oxidative stress in saliva of persons with Down syndrome. Res Sports Med 2010; 17:195-203. [PMID: 19731179 DOI: 10.1080/15438620903120843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The aim of this investigation was to examine the effect of aerobic exercise (AE) on uric acid (UA), total antioxidant activity (TAA), oxidative stress (OS) and nitrite a stable nitric oxide (NO) metabolite in saliva from persons with Down syndrome (DS). Stimulated saliva was sampled from 12 participants 1 hour before and immediately after a 1,600-meter walking test. Uric acid (UA) was assayed by enzymatic method, TAA by ABTS method, lipid hydroperoxides (OS marker) by the ferrous iron/xylenol orange (FOX) method and nitrite concentration by the Griess reaction. Aerobic exercise (AE) caused a decrease in salivary lipid hydroperoxides in persons with DS (p = 0.001). Aerobic exercise (AE), however, did not affect salivary UA, TAA, and nitrite. This result suggested that AE can be considered as a way to reduce the OS in persons with DS, particularly in the mouth cavity.
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- Jean C Zambrano
- Laboratory of Adaptive Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela
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Health conditions associated with aging and end of life of adults with Down syndrome. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH IN MENTAL RETARDATION 2010; 39:107-126. [PMID: 21197120 DOI: 10.1016/s0074-7750(10)39004-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Expectations for the life course of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have changed, with life expectancy estimates increasing from 12 in 1949 to nearly 60 years of age today (Bittles & Glasson, 2004; Penrose, 1949). Along with this longer life expectancy comes a larger population of adults with DS who display premature age-related changes in their health. There is thus a need to provide specialized health care to this aging population of adults with DS who are at high risk for some conditions and at lower risk for others. This review focuses on the rates and contributing factors to medical conditions that are common in adults with DS or that show changes with age. The review of medical conditions includes the increased risk for skin and hair changes, early onset menopause, visual and hearing impairments, adult onset seizure disorder, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea and musculoskeletal problems. The different pattern of conditions associated with the mortality of adults with DS is also reviewed.
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Heffernan KS, Sosnoff JJ, Ofori E, Jae SY, Baynard T, Collier SR, Goulopoulou S, Figueroa A, Woods JA, Pitetti KH, Fernhall B. Complexity of force output during static exercise in individuals with Down syndrome. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2009; 106:1227-33. [PMID: 19164775 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.90555.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Force variability is greater in individuals with Down syndrome (DS) compared with persons without DS and is similar to that seen with normal aging. The purpose of this study was to examine the structure (in both time and frequency domains) of force output variability in persons with DS to determine whether deficits in force control are similar between individuals with DS and older adults. An isometric handgrip task at a constant force (30% of maximal voluntary contraction) was completed by individuals with DS (n = 29, age 26 yr), and healthy young (n = 26, age 27 yr) and older (n = 33, age 70 yr) individuals. Mean, standard deviation (SD), and coefficient of variation (CV) were used to analyze the magnitude of force output variability. Spectral analysis and approximate entropy (ApEn) were used to analyze the structure of force output variability. Mean force output for DS was lower than in young controls (P < 0.05) but no different from old controls. Individuals with DS had greater SD and CV than young and old controls (P < 0.05). The DS group had a significantly greater proportion of spectral power within the 0-to 4-Hz bandwidth than the young and older controls (P < 0.05). The DS group had significantly lower ApEn values than the young controls (P < 0.05), but there were no differences in ApEn between the DS group and the old controls (P > 0.05). In conclusion, young persons with DS demonstrate enhanced temporal structure and greater amplitude of low-frequency oscillations in the force output signal than age-matched non-DS peers. Interestingly, young persons with DS and older persons without DS have similar time-dependent structure of force output variability. This would suggest a possible link between premature aging and less complex force output in persons with DS.
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- Kevin S Heffernan
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign, Champaign, Ilinois 61820, USA.
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Aguiar AS, Tuon T, Albuquerque MM, Rocha GS, Speck AE, Araújo JC, Dafré AL, Prediger RDS, Pinho RA. The exercise redox paradigm in the Down's syndrome: improvements in motor function and increases in blood oxidative status in young adults. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2008; 115:1643-50. [PMID: 18795225 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-008-0120-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2008] [Accepted: 08/28/2008] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Considerable evidence has indicated a pro-oxidant status in the brain of people with Down's syndrome (DS), which may contribute to motor and cognitive impairments verified in this condition. On the other hand, previous studies addressing the role of physical exercise on oxidative stress and antioxidant status in DS have indicated conflicting results. Here, we investigated the effects of a supervised judo training of controlled intensity and monitored on the basis of lactate threshold on the blood oxidative stress status and motor coordination in 21 young adults with DS. The training extended over a period of 16 weeks and consisted of three sessions per week. The exercise improved the motor function and significantly decreased lactate production in the DS subjects. However, blood markers of oxidative damage to lipids (TBARS and lipid peroxides) and proteins (carbonyls) were increased by the judo training. Moreover, superoxide dismutase and catalase activity also increased, while glutathione peroxidase activity remained unaltered after exercise. These results reinforce the notion that physical exercise can improve motor disabilities in people with DS. More importantly, our findings demonstrate that the beneficial effects are accompanied by some degree of oxidative stress, suggesting that young adults with DS may be more susceptible to physical training-induced oxidative stress than adolescents with DS, which should be taken into account in physical training programs for this population.
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- Aderbal S Aguiar
- Departamento de Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Trindade, Florianópolis, SC, 88049-900, Brazil.
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