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Effects of the Otago Exercise Program on Balance, Endurance, and Motor Coordination in Children With Down Syndrome
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The study will use a quasi-experimental design conducted over ten months in pediatric physiotherapy departments of tertiary care hospitals and special education schools. It will include 30 children aged 6-14 years with mild to moderate intellectual disability, selected after eligibility screening and guardian consent. Outcomes will be assessed using BOT-2, Berg Balance Scale, MMSE-C, and Six-Minute Walk Test to measure motor skills, balance, cognition, and endurance. Ethical approval will be obtained from the Research Ethical Committee of Riphah International University, Lahore, and data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.0.
Official title: Effects of OTAGO Exercise Program On Balance, Endurance And Motor Coordination In Children With Down Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
OTAGO Exercises
1. WarmUp (510 mins) Marching on the spot Gentle arm swings Neck, shoulder, ankle movements 2. Strength Exercises (3 times/week using ankle weights): Knee Extensions (seated leg straightening) Knee Flexions (standing leg curls) Hip Abductions (leg lifts to the side) Hip Extensions (leg lifts backward) Calf Raises (rise onto toes, holding support) Toe Raises (lift toes while heels remain on ground) 3. Balance Exercises (at least 3 times/week): Heel to Toe Stand One Leg Stand Sit to Stand (from a chair, arms crossed) Turning Around (slow 360 degree turns) Backwards Walking Walking and Turning Head Sideways Walking Stair Climbing 4. Walking Plan: At least 30 minutes of walking, twice weekly 5. Progression: Gradually increase intensity, duration, repetitions 6. Duration: Typical duration 8 weeks
Locations (1)
Gulab Devi
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan