Key result
A 12-week individualized treadmill exercise training program significantly increased estimated peak oxygen uptake by 38% and heart rate by 10% in adults with mental retardation.
Why the study?
Does an individualized treadmill exercise training program improve cardiovascular fitness in adults with mental retardation?
RCT (n=6)
randomly assigned
No
Does an individualized treadmill exercise training program improve cardiovascular fitness in adults with mental retardation?
An individualized treadmill exercise training program is safe and effective for improving and maintaining cardiovascular fitness in institutionalized adults with mental retardation.
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Supports attention to cardiovascular fitness in mental retardation; leaves open physical therapy's role in this population.
Anchuthengil et al. (1992) conducted an RCT in Mental retardation (n=6). Individualized treadmill exercise training (TET) vs. No structured exercise training was evaluated on Cardiovascular fitness (estimated peak oxygen uptake and heart rate). A 12-week individualized treadmill exercise training program significantly increased estimated peak oxygen uptake by 38% and heart rate by 10% in adults with mental retardation.
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