Effect Of Pilates On Postural Control And Balance In Children With Down's Syndrome
Key facts
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Where
- Pakistan1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Completed
- People taking part
- 22 people enrolled
- Started
- 16 Jul 2023
- Ended
- 15 Nov 2023
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groupsOne group gets an existing treatment, for comparison.
- Treatments tested
- Pilates exercise
- Balance training
- Record updated
- 27 December 2023
Who can take part
- Age
- 6 years to 12 years
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- 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
Who cannot take part
- • 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
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
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 2 groups in the trial
- Pilates GroupTreatment being tested
In this group patients will be treated with physical therapy treatment pilates exercise. Group A underwent 45 minutes of Pilates exercises in addition to the identical exercise programme as group A to improve the strength, coordination and flexibility of the lower limbs. Pilates movements were carried out ten times, with a two-minute break in between each repetition. For six weeks, both groups participated in the intervention programme three times per week. Starting the programme off with supine exercises of segmental motions that include using the trunk muscles to maintain a neutral posture is normal. To enhance shoulder girdle control, supine arm workouts were gradually added. The spine's ability to flex and extend was steadily increased.
Treatment: Pilates exercise
- Balance training groupExisting treatment, for comparison
In this group patients will be treated with PT treatment with balance training. Exercises for stability of posture on numerous surfaces and positions were performed by Group B, including exercises for the flexors and adductors of hip, flexors and extensors of knee, and calf muscle (15-second hold and five repetitions) for improving their flexibility. The lower extremity and trunk muscles were the focus of Group B. The postural control exercise included walking in every direction, moving past the point of stability in various postures like half-kneeling, standing on hard and soft surfaces, stepping down and up, walking and standing at the same time, and one leg standing with eyes open and closed. Each session started with a 5-minute warm-up and ended with a 5-minute cool-down in between each phase.
Treatment: Balance training
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Record updated
- 27 December 2023