Associations between gait speed, grip force and executive function in young individuals with down syndrome.
The association between motor and executive function have been systematically examined in general populations; however, relevant studies that focus on individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are still limited. The purpose of the study examined the relationships between grip strength, gait speed, and exe...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 72; no. 5; pp. 1183 - 1191 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2026
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