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Hojjatollah Siavoshy,
Volume 1, Issue 129 (3-2015)
Abstract

This study determined the effect of an integrated exercise program (coach and family) in three children with Down syndrome to Betterment their motor and cognitive capabilities, especially reaction time and working memory. For this purpose, the integrated exercise training program was applied in three children with Down syndrome, containing two boys (M1, with a chronologic age of 10.3 years and a mental age of 4.7 years M2, with a chronologic age of 14.6 years and a mental age of less than 4 years) and one girl (F1, chronologic age 14.0 years and a mental age of less than 4 years). Betterments in gross motor capability scores were seen after the training period and Greater Betterments in reaction time test were observed for evaluation parameters. There is a near interrelationship between motor and cognitive areas in subjects with uncommon growth. So, there is a requirement to design intervention programs based on the synchronous involvement of child and parents and aimed at promoting an active lifestyle in subjects with Down syndrome.


Hojjatollah Siavoshy, Amirreza Seddighi,
Volume 1, Issue 138 (3-2016)
Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of an 8-week balance exercise program for enhancement of gait function on temporal and spatial parameters of school aged children with intellectual disabilities.

Method: Forty young people with intellectual disabilities were assigned either to the balance exercise program for enhancement of gait function group (BG group, n=19) or the control group (n=21). The BG group attended an 8-week balance exercise program for enhancement of gait function consisting of two sessions a week. Gait was assessed using temporal and spatial parameters.

Results: The balance exercise program resulted in significant improvements in participant performance in temporal and spatial parameters.

Conclusion: A balance exercise program for enhancement of gait function can be an effective intervention for improving functional outcomes and can be recommended as an alternative mode of physical activity programming for improving balance and gait.


Hojjatollah Siavoshy,
Volume 3, Issue 131 (5-2015)
Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate effects of a 12-week aerobic and resistance exercise on body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome. 

Method: A Semi-empirical perusal with 41 adolescents with Down syndrome, aged 15.5±2.7 years, divided into three groups: Aerobic Training Group (ATG n=16), Resisted Training Group (RTG n=15) and Control Group (CG n=10). There were two types of training program: aerobic, with intensity of 50-70% of the heart rate reserve 3 times/week, and resisted, with intensity of 12 maximum repetitions 2 times week. Both exercise Programs were applied during a 12-week period. The percentage of fat measurement was carrying out using plethysmography with Bod Pod® materiel. Waist circumference (WC), body weight and height were also measured. Paired t-test was used to compare variables before and after the exercise program. 
Results: The percentage of body fat did not change significantly for both groups that participated in the exercise Program intervention. Nevertheless, CG showed a significant increase in this variable (31.3±7.2 versus 34.0±7.9). On the other hand, body mass index (BMI) and WC were significantly decrease for ATG (BMI: 27.0±4.4 and 26.5±4.2 WC: 87.3±11.1 and 86.2±9.7), while RTG and GC showed no differences in these variables. 
Conclusion: The result of the present study indicated that aerobic and resisted exercise programs maintained body fat levels. ATG significantly decrease BMI and WC measures. Persons which didn’t attend the exercise intervention increased their percentage of fat.

Hojjatollah Siavoshy,
Volume 9, Issue 137 (2-2016)
Abstract

Background: The aim of this research was designed to assess the effects of resistance training on salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels and hormone profile in sedentary adults with Down syndrome (DS).

Method: A total of 40 male adults with DS were selected for the trial through different community support groups for people with intellectual disabilities. All participants had medical approval for participation in physical activity. Twenty-four adults were randomly assigned to perform resistance training in a circuit with six stations, 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Training intensity was based on functioning in the eight-repetition maximum (8RM) test for each exercise. The control group included 16 age-, gender-, and BMI-matched adults with DS. Salivary IgA, testosterone, and cortisol levels were measured by ELISA. Work task performance was assessed using the repetitive weighted-box stacking test.

Results: Resistance training significantly increased salivary IgA concentration (P=0.0120; d=0.94) and testosterone levels (P=0.0088; d=1.57) in the exercising group. In addition, it also improved work task performance. No changes were seen in the controls who had not exercised.

Conclusion: In conclusion, a short-term resistance training protocol improved mucosal immunity response as well as salivary testosterone levels in sedentary adults with DS.



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