Suspension Therapy Effects on Mobility and Balance in Down Syndrome
Key facts
- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the 2 sites
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 3 and 6 years old?
Source: NCT06748248, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Riphah International UniversityLahore, PakistanContact: Imran Amjad, PhDTaking people
- Riphah International UniversiyLahore, PakistanContact: Imran Amjad, PhDTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT06748248
- Record updated
- 27 December 2024
- Original description
Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common congenital disorders. Individuals with Down syndrome present with several impairments such as hypotonia, ligament laxity, decreased muscle strength, insufficient muscular co-contraction, inadequate postural control, and disturbed proprioception. These factors are responsible for the developmental challenges faced by children with Down syndrome. These individuals also present with balance dysfunctions. Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments due to the chromosomal abnormality lead to developmental delay. These children also exhibit poor balance with greater instability and inefficient compensatory mechanisms including altered center of pressure displacement and trunk stiffening that predisposes them to falls. The aim of this study is to determine the Effects of Suspension Therapy (ST) on mobility and balance of children with Down syndrome. Suspension Therapy using Universal exercise Unit (UEU) is a three dimensional (3D) cage, consists of system of pulleys, suspensions, belts for supporting and elastic cords. Suspension Therapy is based on the concept of unloading the body against gravity and to perform movement of weak part of body.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Suspension Therapy on Mobility and Balance in Children With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common congenital disorders. Individuals with Down syndrome present with several impairments such as hypotonia, ligament laxity, decreased muscle strength, insufficient muscular co-contraction, inadequate postural control, and disturbed proprioception. These factors are responsible for the developmental challenges faced by children with Down syndrome. These individuals also present with balance dysfunctions. Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments due to the chromosomal abnormality lead to developmental delay. These children also exhibit poor balance with greater instability and inefficient compensatory mechanisms including altered center of pressure displacement and trunk stiffening that predisposes them to falls. The aim of this study is to determine the Effects of Suspension Therapy (ST) on mobility and balance of children with Down syndrome. Suspension Therapy using Universal exercise Unit (UEU) is a three dimensional (3D) cage, consists of system of pulleys, suspensions, belts for supporting and elastic cords. Suspension Therapy is based on the concept of unloading the body against gravity and to perform movement of weak part of body.
Inclusion: Aged between 3 to 6 years; Both gender; Able to follow the instructions; Able to stand and walk.
Exclusion: Visual and Hearing impairment; Orthopedic limitation to exercise such as hip, knee, foot or spinal deformities.