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Effect of Cognitive-motor Training Versus Pilates Exercises on Postural Stability in Down Syndrome.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The study will be randomized clinical trial. Data will be collected from City hospital, Mirpur AJK. Total thirty two subjects will be assigned randomly by using lottery randomization into two groups. Inclusion criteria for the study will include patients diagnosed with Down syndrome, age between 8 to 13 years, patient able to understand instructions necessary for intervention, independent standing and walking abilities. Patient with any heart deficit, visual or hearing disorder, mobility impairment and instability of atlantooccipital joint will be excluded. Group A will receive cognitive-motor training while group B will receive Pilates exercises. Treatment session will be of 8 weeks. Peadriatic balance scale and trunk control measurement scale will be used to assess postural stability. Measure will be taken at baseline and at the end of treatment session. The collected data will be analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 23.00.If data be normally distributed then parametric if not normally distributed than non-parametric.
Official title: Effect of Cognitive-motor Training Versus Pilates Exercises on Postural Stability in Children With Down Syndrome.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 13 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2025-10-29
Completion Date
2026-02-23
Last Updated
2026-02-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
cognitive-motor training
. Warm-Up (5-10 minutes) Physical: Gentle stretching and simple movements like arm swings, leg lifts, or walking in place. Breathing exercises to promote relaxation and focus. Cognitive: Engage in simple attention exercises, such as pointing to different colors, naming objects, or counting aloud while performing light physical movements. Balance and Coordination (10-15 minutes) Activities, Dual-Task Training (20-30 minutes) ,Combining Cognitive and Motor Skills. Throwing and catching,Dance and rhythm games, Encourage dance movements while following a rhythm pattern. This helps with coordination and timing. Memory while moving,Reaction time exercises, Use visual or auditory cues (like clapping or flashing lights) to prompt specific movements. For example, when the light turns green, the child can move forward; when it turns red, they stop and name a color.Puzzle games with physical activity.
pilates exercises
Pilates exercises protocol: In Supine, Make circles with one raised lower limb in a clockwise direction and then in a counter-clockwise direction. Ball wall squat Bridge In Crook lying position, lifting the pelvis of the mat. Hundred In Supine position,lifting the head, followed by lifting both legs 30 degrees with both knees flexed and then gradually with both knees extended. Alternate toe taps In Supine with 90 degrees flexion of both hips and knees. Alternate tapping of toes on the mat. Single leg circles
Locations (1)
Bilal Hussain
Islamabad, Pakistan