Abstract
Low work capacity and VO2peak commonly are described phenomena in Down syndrome. This is accompanied by chronotropic incompetence and a high incidence of obesity. Although many causes of low work capacity in Down syndrome have been proposed, little scientific support exists. Our working hypothesis is that autonomic dysfunction is the major contributor to the low levels of work capacity in this population.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 138-147 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 2013 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Keywords
- catecholamine
- heart rate variability
- intellectual disability
- sympathetic activation
- vagal withdrawal
- VO
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