Effects of Bubble Cushion Exercises on Postural Control in Children With Down Syndrome
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 22
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- peadtric balance scale
研究概览
简要总结
Conducted as a quasi-experimental study. It involves 22 children aged 6-9 years, recruited from different special education schools, who will participate in supervised balance and weight-shifting exercises for 30-45 minutes, three times a week, over 8 weeks.. Exercises will include seated and standing balance tasks, weight shifting, and all performed on the bubble cushion under supervision. Standardized tools, such as the Pediatric Balance Scale and the Trunk Control Measurement Scale, will be used to assess pre- and post intervention outcomes.
详细描述
Children with Down syndrome (DS) often face significant challenges related to motor development, particularly in postural control and balance. Poor postural control can lead to difficulties in performing basic motor functions, such as sitting, standing, walking, and engaging in daily activities, ultimately affecting the child's independence and quality of life. Therefore, early and targeted therapeutic interventions are crucial to improve motor outcomes in this population. This study aims to investigate the effect of bubble cushion exercises on postural control in children with Down syndrome.
The study will be conducted using a pre-test/post-test experimental design involving 22 children aged 6 to 9years with clinically diagnosed Down syndrome and those who can stand walk and follow instructions. Children who had any history of surgery and those who had visual and hearing impairments will be excluded. Participants will engage in structured bubble cushion exercises for 30 -45 minutes, 3 times a week, over 8 weeks. Exercises will include seated and standing balance tasks, weight shifting, and all performed on the bubble cushion under supervision. Standardized tools, such as the Pediatric Balance Scale and the Trunk Control Measurement Scale, will be used to assess pre- and post intervention outcomes. The study suggests that bubble cushion training is an effective, low-cost intervention for enhancing balance and trunk stability in children with Down syndrome.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 9 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Children with a of Down Syndrome
- •Aged between 6-9 years
- •Able to stand and walk alone, able to understand simple instructions
排除标准
- •Visual or auditory problems
- •Major history of disease or surgery
研究组 & 干预措施
bubble cushion exercises
Bubble cushion exercises are balance training activities performed in both sitting and standing positions on an unstable, air-filled cushion. The program includes seated tasks such as maintaining balance, pelvic tilts, pelvic shifts, pelvic circles, and ball toss/catch to improve trunk control and coordination. Standing exercises include static standing, single-leg stance, reaching activities, trunk rotation with ball passing, and ball throwing tasks. These exercises are designed to enhance postural control, balance, proprioception, and core stability by challenging the body to maintain stability on an unstable surface.
干预措施: Bubble cushion exercises (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
peadtric balance scale
时间窗: pre assessement of balance was done before the intervention and post assessment after 8 weeks of intervention
The Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) is a 14-item assessment tool used to measure functional balance in children. It evaluates both static and dynamic balance through everyday tasks, with each item scored from 0 to 4 and a maximum score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance ability. The PBS is a reliable and valid tool commonly used in children with motor impairments, including Down syndrome.
次要结局
- trunk control measurement scale(pre assessment of trunk control was done before the intervention and post assessment after 8 weeks)