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Down syndrome and sport participation

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Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) derive measurable physiologic and psychologic benefits from participation in physical activities and sports. Physicians in the position of evaluating these individuals and providing guidance in regard to their competitive or recreational physical activities need to be aware of the physiologic and anatomic concerns specific to this population. Effective screening and evaluation by a physician, accompanied with clearly communicated guidelines for specific activities, can provide an individual with DS the opportunity to safely participate in sports and recreational physical activity.

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Sanyer, O.N. Down syndrome and sport participation. Curr Sports Med Rep 5, 315–318 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11932-006-0059-3

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