Down Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Down syndrome, Core stability, Postural Control, Pediatric Berg balance scale
Brief summary
Children with Down syndrome often present with problems of posture & balance and mobility. Balance training is an important component of physical activity interventions, with growing evidence that it can be beneficial for children with DS. Objective: To determine the effect core stability exercises and balance training in postural control among Down syndrome.
Detailed description
This study was a randomized clinical trail. Children with Down Syndrome were determined on inclusion & exclusion criteria. Children with Down syndrome were arbitrarily allocated into two groups with ages ranged from 5 to 17 years. The sample size was 20 patients. They were assigned randomly into two groups. Group 1 received balance training and Group 2 received core stability exercises. The duration of treatment was 6 weeks. Data is collected from Comprehensive Rehabilitation center Chakwal Postural stability was evaluated pre and post treatment by pediatric berg balance scale. Values which were obtained after this intervention were analyzed for any change using SPSS
Interventions
OTHERBALANCE TRAINING
Trunk, head, and upper limbs rotation from kneeling. 2- Upper limbs flexion and extension with simultaneous head movement from kneeling. 3-Pelvic bridging followed by raising one lower limb and extending knee. 4-Lifting opposite upper and lower limbs from Quadruped position. 6-Heel and toe raises, alternate rising of he right and left feet above the floor, and tandem standing. 7-Weight shifting forward. backward, sideward, and diagonally with eyes opened and eyes closed
OTHERCORE STABILITY EXERCISES
1. Abdominal bracing while lying in supine position. 2. Abdominal bracing with heel slide while lying in supine position. 3. Abdominal bracing with Leg lifts while lying in supine position. 4. Abdominal bracing with bridging while lying in supine position. 5. Abdominal bracing while Standing.-Abdominal bracing while walking. 7-Quadra pod arm lifts with bracings while Quadra pod position. 8-Quadra pod alternate arm and leg lifts with bracing while Quadra pod position. 9-Side plank with knee flexion while side lying. 10-Side plank with knee extension while side lying
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Trisomy 21 by genetic karyotype * A confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome by a paediatric neurologist, having no neurological or mobility disorders, * independent standing and walking abilities, * Joint Laxity , low muscle tone and psychomotor development deficits * Normal vision and hearing
Exclusion criteria
* A history of congenital heart defects and orthopedic * surgery in the past year and severe mental retardation. * Seizure * Severe visual or auditory disturbances, * Weight less than the 3rd percentile of Down syndrome * Multiple sclerosis or epilepsy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Berg balance scale | 2 months | The Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in CP children . The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed