Background The COVID‐19‐related restrictions hampered habitual physical activity (PA),
particularly affecting the more vulnerable, such as people with Down syndrome (DS). The …

Purpose: To compare functioning and environmental aspects before and during physical
distancing (DPD) and to determine which social, physical, behavioral and functioning …

Background Down syndrome (DS) is characterized by variable degrees of intellectual
disability (ID). The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) lockdown prevented children with …

Background In the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic, preliminary research has reported a
significant decline in physical activity (PA) and an increase in sedentary behaviour (SB) …

Background Children with intellectual disabilities (ID) may show declines in motor skills
during the Covid-19 restrictions. This study compared the effects of physical inactivity due to …

Background COVID-19 has caused unprecedented restrictions, significantly affecting the
most vulnerable groups in society, such as those with a disability. Objective The aim of the …

All children and youth require ample physical activity (PA), low levels of sedentary behaviour
(SB), and adequate sleep to stay healthy. Children and youth living with disabilities (CYWD) …

Background Measures during the COVID‐19 pandemic, including the closure of schools and
sports facilities, may have lasting impact on the physical activity (PA) of children that persists …

This study aimed to examine the patterns of sedentary time and physical activity (PA)
throughout the week in adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). The study comprised 109 …

Background: Although children seem to be at a lower risk for severe COVID-19 infection,
governmental regulations to prevent the spread of the virus possibly affect their lifestyle and …