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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Down Syndrome
• Interventions: Other: CORE STABILITY EXERCISES; Other: BALANCE TRAINING

• Registration Number: NCT04818437
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-09-15
• Primary Completion: 2019-12-20
• Study Completion: 2020-03-30
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

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

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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

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Core stability exercise	CORE STABILITY EXERCISES	Core 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 6-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.
Balance training	BALANCE TRAINING	Balance training 1. 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 ofthe right and left feet above the floor, and tandem standing. 7-Weight shifting forward. backward, sideward, and diagonally with eyes opened and eyes closed

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Binash afzal; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan