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  • Exercise Science
  • Down Syndrome Research
  • Telehealth Interventions

Background:

  • Adults with Down syndrome exhibit lower physical activity levels compared to typically developing individuals.
  • Lack of physical activity contributes to secondary health conditions in adults with Down syndrome.
  • Innovative approaches are needed to promote physical activity in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the feasibility of home-based, video-conferenced exercise sessions for adults with Down syndrome.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a 12-week intervention using real-time video conferencing for delivering moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
  • To evaluate attendance and adherence to exercise and support sessions.

Main Methods:

  • Participants were randomized to 1 or 2 weekly 30-minute group exercise sessions via Zoom on an iPad.
  • Individual support sessions were conducted weekly using FaceTime.
  • Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was measured using a Fitbit Charge HR activity monitor.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-seven adults with Down syndrome completed the 12-week intervention.
  • High attendance rates were observed for both exercise (88-90%) and support sessions (81-86%).
  • Participants averaged 27.7 minutes of MVPA per session, with no significant difference between groups receiving one or two weekly sessions.

Conclusions:

  • Group video-conferenced exercise is a feasible approach for increasing MVPA in adults with Down syndrome.
  • This telehealth model demonstrates potential for improving physical activity engagement in this population.
  • Further research can explore long-term adherence and broader health outcomes.