Correlation of upper extremity muscle strength and upper extremity length with hand function in children with Down syndrome - A cross sectional study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- MGM School of Physiotherapy MGM Institute of Health Sciences
- Enrollment
- 68
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- â— Hand function using Sollerman Hand Function Test
Overview
Brief Summary
This cross sectional study investigates the correlation between upper extremity length muscle strength and hand function in children with Down syndrome The study includes children aged 6-15 years medically diagnosed with Down syndrome. Exclusion criteria are visual/hearing impairments, recent surgery, musculoskeletal injuries, and cardiovascular conditions. Outcome measures include assessments of upper extremity length (whole upper limb, upper arm, forearm, hand, and hand span), upper extremity muscle strength (medicine ball throw test, handheld dynamometer), and hand function evaluations (Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test, Nine-hole peg test and Sollerman Hand Function Test). Need of the study is to investigate the hand function deficits in children with Down syndrome as impaired hand function substantially impacts ability to perform daily living activities and thereby compromising their independence and overall quality of life so It is important to know the components which contribute to alter the hand function for designing targeted interventions to optimize manual dexterity, facilitating enhanced autonomy in daily activities This study aims to contribute to understanding the relationship between upper extremity length, muscle strength, and hand function in Down syndrome children.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 6.00 Year(s) to 15.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants to be children aged 6 to 15 years with a medical diagnosis of Down syndrome (DS) confirmed by a pediatrician, Eligible children should be classified at Level 1 of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), meaning they can walk independently at home, school, and in the community, as well as climb stairs without using a railing.
- •While they are capable of performing gross motor skills like running and jumping, their speed, balance, and coordination may be limited.
- •Additionally, participants must demonstrate the ability to understand and follow simple verbal commands.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants will be excluded if they have undergone recent surgery of the upper extremity or spine within the last six months, have musculoskeletal injuries or cardiovascular conditions that could hinder the assessment process, or demonstrate an inability to understand and follow simple verbal commands.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
â— Hand function using Sollerman Hand Function Test
Time Frame: Baseline
â— Upper extremity length using measuring tape
Time Frame: Baseline
â— Hand strength using Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and hydraulic pinch gauge
Time Frame: Baseline
â— Upper extremity strength using seated medicine ball throw test
Time Frame: Baseline
Secondary Outcomes
- â—Hand dexterity using Nine hole peg test Minnesota manual dexterity board(Baseline)
Investigators
Chhaya Mahadeo Dhurde
MGM School of Physiotherapy MGM Institute of Health Sciences