Thessa Hilgenkamp

Assistant Professor

University of Nevada

United States

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Thessa Hilgenkamp is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health, fitness, and wellness in individuals with intellectual disabilities, as reflected in her recent articles on topics such as the impact of telehealth interventions and systematic reviews of obesity management in adolescents with Down syndrome. She is dedicated to advancing understanding and improving health outcomes for this population through innovative exercise programs and comprehensive assessments.

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Kai-Yu Ho

Associate Professor

University of Nevada

UNITED STATES

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Patrick Bindels

Erasmus University Rotterdam

NETHERLANDS

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Alyt Oppewal

Assistant Professor

Erasmus MC

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D. A. M. Maes‐Festen

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Elizabeth C. Lefferts

Iowa State University

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Annelies Overwijk

Hanze University of Applied Sciences

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Aly Waninge

University of Groningen

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Articles (15)

Prevalence and Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Central Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index in Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Weight‐loss interventions for adolescents with Down syndrome: a systematic review

Measurement protocols and determinants of peak oxygen consumption in adults with Down syndrome: a systematic review

Effects of a 12‐week telehealth exercise intervention on gait speed and gait deviations in adults with Down syndrome

A questionnaire to measure direct support professionals’ attitude towards healthy nutrition of people with intellectual disabilities

Associations between physical fitness and cardiovascular disease in older adults with intellectual disabilities: Results of the Healthy Ageing and Intellectual Disability study

Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome

The responsiveness of muscle strength tests in adults with intellectual disabilities

Physical activity, exercise and fitness

Development and validation of a shortened and practical frailty index for people with intellectual disabilities

Healthy Ageing and Intellectual Disability study: summary of findings and the protocol for the 10-year follow-up study

Comprehensive cardiopulmonary profile of individuals with Down syndrome

Cardiac Structure and Function in Adults with Down Syndrome

Needs of Direct Support Professionals to Support People With Intellectual Disabilities in Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

Collaborators (7)

Kai-Yu Ho

Patrick Bindels

Alyt Oppewal

D. A. M. Maes‐Festen

Elizabeth C. Lefferts

Annelies Overwijk

Aly Waninge

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