The Effect of Exercise on Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Down Syndrome
Articles > Article · 2018
Authors: Gamze Dilek, CİHAT ÖZTÜRK, Asiye Simin HEPGÜLER, Feriştah Ferda ÖZKINAY, Mustafa Dilek
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2018, vol 5, pp 118-123
DOI: 10.4274/jpr.66588
Summary
Aim: Down syndrome (DS) is a predisposing factor for osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of resistance and jumping exercises on the bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) of patients with DS.