Effect Of Pilates On Postural Control And Balance In Children With Down's Syndrome

Effect Of Pilates On Postural Control And Balance In Children With Down's Syndrome

Down's syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, leading to various clinical symptoms. Individuals with DS often experience challenges in balance, posture, and motor skills, which can impact their daily activities. Pilates activities focus on the concept of control of muscles. Pilates increases trunk flexibility, abdominal and core strength and endurance, and deep core muscle activation hence improving balance and posture.

The study will be randomized controlled trial used to evaluate the effectiveness of pilates on posture and balance in children with down's syndrome. Subjects with down's syndrome meeting the pre-detremined inclusion and exclusion criteria will be divided into two groups using non-probability sampling technique. Assessment will be done using Pediatric balance scale(PBS) and Timed up and go test (TUG).). Control group will receive regular physical therapy with balance training and experimental group will receive regular physical therapy+ Pilates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Down's syndrome children with age between 6 and 12 years.
• The ability to execute required motor skill proficiency and executive function tests.
• The capacity to walk and stand by oneself

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Children who are not able to comprehend commands.

  • Associated cardiovascular and orthopedic condition.
  • Loss of functional hearing and vision or a related respiratory disease.
  • History of traumatic injury
  • History of previous surgery
  • Inability of parents to understand the procedure and their unwillingness to participate