down syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
The study group received proprioceptve neuromuscular facilitation of respiratory muscles. The treatment program was conducted for 20-30 minutes (min), five times /week for 12 successive weeks.
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Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: abled to walk independently, not participating in any organized physical activity programs during the study, ligamentous laxity was 6 according to Beighton score. The IQs level were more than 70 indicating that they could understand and follow instructions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: associated cardiopulmonary diseases or surgeries, obesity, serious visual and/or auditory problems, musculoskeletal problems, orthopedic surgeries or inability to cope with the protocol for intervention and tests after the familiarity sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Respiratory muscle strength 2. ratio of the upper to lower chest wall | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. pulmonary functions 2. functional capacity. | — |
Countries
Africa
Contacts
Public ContactRasha Mohamed
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt Department of Physical Therapy for Growth and Developmental Disorders in Children and its Surgery
Outcome results
None listed