Current Research Treadmill Exercise and Infants with Down syndrome: Impact on Cardiovascular Health and Pattern of Physical Activity Contact: Dale Ulrich <ulrichd@umich.edu> The patterns of physical activity and obesity in individuals with DS may represent a risk for cardiovascular problems. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether an early treadmill exercise intervention can provide benefits to the cardiovascular system of infants with DS. This study will establish the developmental profile of physical activity and heart rate patterns in infants with DS over a longitudinal period. The relationship among biological factors, physical activity, and heart rate level will be tested. For more details about this study, as well as summary of preliminary results, see the Abstract and Overview of Proposal documents. We will also analyze changes in physical activity and heart rate as a result of treadmill exercise. Previous | All | Next Current Research