Neuromuscular Characteristics of Individuals With Down Syndrome (DS)

Neuromuscular Characteristics of Individuals With Down Syndrome

Evaluation of muscle strength and central activation of muscle in individuals with Down Syndrome

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-45 years old
• good health with no contraindications to exercise
• documented DS (not for control subjects)

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindications to exercise,
• severe or profound MR
• documented atherosclerotic heart disease
• documented atlantoaxial instability
• uncorrected congenital heart disease
• implanted prosthetic device
• implanted pacemaker