Strength and agility training in adolescents with Down syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

► A combined exercise training program was proposed to improve the muscle strength and agility performance in adolescents with DS. ► A short-term (6 weeks) exercise training program is capable of improving muscle strength and agility performance of adolescents with DS. ► Hand-held dynamometers can be used to identify impairments and monitor changes in muscle force in DS population.