A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to investigate if a community based strength training programme improves work task performance in young adults with Down syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Muscle strength is important for young people with Down syndrome as they make the transition to adulthood, because their workplace activities typically emphasise physical rather than cognitive skills. Muscle strength is reduced up to...

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Main Authors: Taylor Nicholas F, Shields Nora, Fernhall Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/10/17