Wii ‐based exercise program to improve physical fitness, motor proficiency and functional mobility in adults with Down syndrome

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that Wii‐based exercise can be an effective tool to improve physical fitness, functional mobility and motor proficiency of adults with DS, including crucial measures such as aerobic capacity and lower limb strength. Exergames using Wii Fit or other equipment can be appealing alternatives for adults with DS to engage in regular physical activity, preventing sedentary behaviour and decreasing the risk to develop cardiovascular diseases.

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: V. Silva, C. Campos, A. S á, M. Cavadas, J. Pinto, P. Simões, S. Machado, E. Murillo‐Rodríguez, N. Barbosa‐Rocha Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research