Obstacle course training can improve mobility and prevent falls in people with intellectual disabilities

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Authors

L. Enkelaar · Radboud University Nijmegen

Ellen Smulders · Radboud University Nijmegen

Vivian Weerdesteyn · Radboud University Nijmegen

Abstract

The present study provides preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of obstacle course training in improving mobility and preventing falls in people with ID. As falls are a significant health concern in this population, further research is advocated to provide conclusive evidence for the suggested beneficial effects of exercise interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Down syndrome and intellectual disability research Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Volume 58, Issue 5, pp. 485-492

DOI: 10.1111/jir.12045

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