Effects of Plyometric Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Children With Down,s Syndrome
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Balance and standing
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and developmental problems. Symptoms associated with the syndrome include mental retardation, distinctive facial characteristics, and increased risk for heart defects and digestive problems, which can range from mild to severe.. Early treatment programs can help improve skills. They may include speech, physical, occupational, and/or educational therapy. The aim of the the current study is to determine the effects of plyometric exercise on static and dynamic balance in children with Down syndrome
Detailed Description
This will be a randomized controlled trail. After approval from ethical committee, data will be collected from rising sun institute of special education, Lahore. Total sample size will be 20 and there will be two groups. Group A will be given with Standard Physical therapy treatment twice a week for 8 weeks. While group B will be given with plyometric exercises along with standard physical therapy treatment twice a week for 8 weeks. Patients will be evaluated before and after the intervention on Pediatric balance scale, time up and go test, five times sit to stand. Data will be analyzed on SPSS 26.0 and necessary analysis will be done after checking the normality of data.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •6 to 12 years of age both genders will be included.
- •Children with medical diagnosis of DS.
- •Able to follow the command
Exclusion Criteria
- •Recent injury to lower extremities.
- •Children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disease will be excluded.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Balance and standing
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Paediatric berg balance scale