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

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

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.

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

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

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