Health Condition 1: Q909- Down syndrome, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
MGM School of Physiotherapy MGM Institute of Health Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants to be children aged 6 to 15 years with a medical diagnosis of Down syndrome (DS) confirmed by a pediatrician, Eligible children should be classified at Level 1 of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), meaning they can walk independently at home, school, and in the community, as well as climb stairs without using a railing. While they are capable of performing gross motor skills like running and jumping, their speed, balance, and coordination may be limited. Additionally, participants must demonstrate the ability to understand and follow simple verbal commands.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they have undergone recent surgery of the upper extremity or spine within the last six months, have musculoskeletal injuries or cardiovascular conditions that could hinder the assessment process, or demonstrate an inability to understand and follow simple verbal commands.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ? Hand function using Sollerman Hand Function Test ? Upper extremity length using measuring tape ? Hand strength using Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and hydraulic pinch gauge ? Upper extremity strength using seated medicine ball throw test Timepoint: Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ?Hand dexterity using Nine hole peg test Minnesota manual dexterity boardTimepoint: Baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Amrita Ghosh
MGM School of Physiotherapy MGM Institute of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed