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View article: Embedding Play to Enrich Physical Therapy
Embedding Play to Enrich Physical Therapy Open
Play is an active process by which an individual is intrinsically motivated to explore the self, the environment, and/or interactions with another person. For infants and toddlers, engaging in play is essential to support development acros…
View article: Leg Movement Rate Pre- and Post-Kicking Intervention in Infants with Down Syndrome
Leg Movement Rate Pre- and Post-Kicking Intervention in Infants with Down Syndrome Open
The infants with DS demonstrated a higher leg movement rate following an in-home kicking intervention.
View article: Promoting Participation in Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome
Promoting Participation in Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome Open
Children with Down syndrome (DS) often have lower physical activity (PA) levels compared with their peers with typical development, and face challenges to being physically active such as medical comorbidities, access issues, and societal s…
View article: Orthotic Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome: A Review Based on the ICF Model
Orthotic Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome: A Review Based on the ICF Model Open
Down Syndrome (DS), which occurs in 1 out of every 691 live births, is the most common genetic disorder in the United States. It is characterized by multiple physical and cognitive impairments that impact development and typically persist …