Action Observation Therapy on Balance in Children With Down Syndrome

Effects of Action Observation Therapy on Balance in Children With Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a condition in which a child is born with an extra copy of their 21st chromosome hence its other name is trisomy 21. The hallmarks of Down syndrome are mental retardation, hypotonia and characteristic phenotype features. Balance is one of the major issue. Action observation therapy focus on the concept of balance improvement.

The study will be randomized controlled trail used to evaluate the effectiveness of Action observation therapy on balance in children with down syndrome. subjects with down syndrome meeting the inclusion 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 + Action observation therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with age group of 6-12
• Both male and female
• Body Mass Index (BMI) within normal range (57.1%)
• Absence of any psychiatric and physical illness at the time of participation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled seizures
• Any kind of orthopedic condition
• Registered visually impaired
• Severe Atlanto Axial instability
• Unable or unwilling to understand and attempt the task