Effect Of Core Stability Exercises and Balance Training in Postural Control Among Children with Down Syndrome : Stability Exercises and Balance Training in Postural Control Among Children

Hunza Zulfiqar; Hafiz Muneeb Ur Rehman; Ayesha Razzaq; Zaib Un Nisa; Maryam Hina; Humaira  Bashir; Hijab  Saeed; Najam us Sahar  Ashraf

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i7.392

Authors

Hunza Zulfiqar Bakhtawer Amin Medical college Multan
Hafiz Muneeb Ur Rehman Bakhtawer Amin Medical College Multan
Ayesha Razzaq Mayo Hospital Lahore
Zaib Un Nisa Bakhtawer Amin Medical college Multan
Maryam Hina Bakhtawer Amin Medical College Multan
Humaira Bashir Bakhtawer Amin Medical College Multan
Hijab Saeed Bakhtawer Amin Medical College Multan
Najam us Sahar Ashraf Bakhtawer Amin Medical College Multan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i7.392

Keywords:

Stability Exercises and Balance Training in Postural Control Among Children

Abstract

Posture, balance, and movement issues are common in children with Down syndrome. Emerging research suggests that balance training may be advantageous for children with Down syndrome, making it a crucial component of physical activity programmes. Objective: to ascertain the impact of balance training and activities for core stability on postural control in kids with Down syndrome. Methods: single blinded RCT study was conducted, in which assessor was kept blind. While taking into account inclusion and exclusion criteria, children with Down syndrome were randomly divided into two groups with ages ranging from 5 to 17 years. There were 20 patients in the sample. Exercises for core stability were given to Group 2 and balance training to Group 1. The time between treatments was six weeks. The Comprehensive Rehabilitation facility Chakwal is where the data is gathered. The pre- and post-values of postural stability were measured using the paediatric Berg balance scale. Results: The present results are significantly better in the group B than in the group A. Core stability exercises shows better results than balance training. Conclusion: According to the results of the current study from the data of before the treatment and after the treatment, it revealed a positive change. In the duration of six weeks the core stability exercises were more effective than balance training in developing postural control among children with Down syndrome.

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