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Shoulder stabilization exercise and grip strength in Down syndrome child

Not Applicable
Conditions
Paediatrics
Registration Number
PACTR201907896910981
Lead Sponsor
eman wagdy
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1-Children ages will be ranged from 8 to 15 years old.
2-Confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome by a pediatric neurologist.
3-Independent standing and walking.
4-Functional hearing and vision.
5- Mild mental retardation with IQ level (50-70) by a specialist in the school.

Exclusion Criteria

Children with Down syndrome will be excluded from the study if they have any of the following:-
1-Pain of upper extremities.
2-Symptomatic neurologic/ orthopedic dysfunction of upper extremities.
3-Injury of cervical region (e.g: atlantoaxial instability).
4-Thyroid disease.
5-Chest wall disorders.
6-Rhuematic and congenital heart disease.
7-History of previous surgical operation.
8-Regular participation in any sport activities.
9-Severe mental retardation.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
hand grip strength
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pinch grasp strength
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