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Effect of Core Stability Exercises and Balance Training in Postural Control Among Down Syndrome
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating BALANCE TRAINING and CORE STABILITY EXERCISES for Down Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
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Interventions
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
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