Key result
Physical activity and sports are recommended as an adjunct to traditional medical management to maximize physical and psychosocial benefits in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Why the study?
Do sport activities improve health and well-being in patients with disabilities?
Do sport activities improve health and well-being in patients with disabilities?
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Sports activities are highlighted as an underutilized tool to promote health and well-being in patients with disabilities.
Sport activities promote health and well-being in this population, which is disproportionately affected by obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and social isolation.
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Kristina N. Jones (2023) conducted a review in Intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorder). Sports and physical activity was evaluated. Physical activity and sports are recommended as an adjunct to traditional medical management to maximize physical and psychosocial benefits in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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