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SynthesisJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2026

Effectiveness of Resistance Training in People With Down Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

María Jesús Benzo Iglesias, Lucía Torres Álamo, Alejandro Salazar, Patricia Rocamora Pérez, David Manuel Lucena Antón

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María Jesús Benzo IglesiasHealth Research Centre, Humanidades-498 Research Group, Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6114-6981
Lucía Torres ÁlamoLa Vega Clinic, Almería, Spain.
Alejandro SalazarDepartment of Statistics and Operational Research, University of Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9567-462X
Patricia Rocamora PérezHealth Research Centre, Humanidades-498 Research Group, Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0662-2487
David Manuel Lucena AntónInstitute of Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences of the Province of Cadiz (INiBICA), University of Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2441-5342

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWe aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) in people with Down syndrome (DS) as a way of improving strength, physical and metabolic function, and possible adverse effects.

methodsSystematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and WoS databases in September-2023, registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022312810). Methodological quality and risk of bias were analysed using the PEDro scale, the Downs & Black Checklist, and the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool.

resultsSixteen articles were included. RT increased the strength (SMD = 1.88; 95% CI = (1.26; 2.51); I

conclusionAn increase in overall and maximal muscle strength and improved physical function was produced by RT in DS people. RT is a safe technique as serious adverse effects were not produced.

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Down SyndromeMuscle StrengthOutcome Assessment, Health CareResistance TrainingHumansadverse effectsdown syndromephysical functionphysiotherapyresistance training

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PMID42708805
PMCPMC13552251

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