Effects of Lower Limb Fitness Program in Children With DS
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
- 28 people enrolled
- Started
- 15 May 2024
- Ended
- 30 Jul 2024
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groupsOne group gets an existing treatment, for comparison.
- Treatments tested
- Lower Limb Fitness Program
- Routine Therapy
- Record updated
- 2 August 2024
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
- Age 6-12 years
- Both Genders
- Single leg stance Test: If unable to stand for 5 seconds or less client at greater risk of injury from fall
- Ability to understand and follow basic instructions
- Deficits in Balance
Who cannot take part
- Children who have undergone lower limb surgery or experienced significant lower limb injuries in the past six months
- Children who are unable to engage in a structured fitness program due to behavioral or physical limitations
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder resulting from the trisomy of the human chromosome 21, which will determine, among other characteristics, intellectual disability and growth retardation. Reduced muscular strength, cardiovascular capacity, sleep problems, and impaired walking performance are also observed in Down syndrome participants. The estimated global prevalence is around 0.1% of live births. Children with Down's syndrome (DS) often have greater postural sway and delay in motor development. Muscle weakness and hypotonia, particularly of the lower extremities are theorized to impair their overall physical health and ability to perform daily activities. Posture, balance, and movement issues are common in children with Down syndrome. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Lower Limb Fitness Program on dynamic balance and mobility in children with Down Syndrome. This study explore that Lower Limb Fitness Program could improve the dynamic balance and mobility in children with DS.
The 2 groups in the trial
- Lower Limb Fitness ProgramTreatment being tested
Group A will receive Range of motion for 5 minutes involving movements that stretch and strengthen the muscles and improve the stability. Proprioceptive training for 5 minutes which involve Single-leg balance Start with 20-30 seconds per leg and gradually increase to 1 minute 2-3 sets per leg. Weight bearing exercises on an uneven surface (such as Bosu ball or stability disc) and jumping rope 5-10 minutes/session. All proprioceptive training done firstly with eyes open and then with close eyes. Squat-to-stand training proprioceptive training lower extremity.
- Routine TherapyExisting treatment, for comparison
In control group routine therapy will be given 3 times a week for 6 weeks with session conducting 45 minutes per sessions which involve standing balance exercises, sitting from chair to stand, heal to toe stand will be performed.
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Effects of Lower Limb Fitness Program in Children With Down Syndrome
- Record updated
- 2 August 2024