Effect of Core Stability Exercises and Balance Training in Postural Control Among Down Syndrome

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Down Syndrome Abnormalities, Multiple Chromosome Disorders Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Genetic Diseases, Inborn Intellectual Disability Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations

Age range

5 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Binash afzal

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Balance training

Other

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

Core Stability Exercises

Other

Abdominal bracing while lying in supine position.
Abdominal bracing with heel slide while lying in supine position.
Abdominal bracing with Leg lifts while lying in supine position.
Abdominal bracing with bridging while lying in supine position.
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

Primary outcomes

Pediatric Berg balance scale

Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Mar 26, 2021
Registry last updated: Mar 30, 2021

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