Effects of Suspension Therapy on Mobility and Balance in Children With Down Syndrome

Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 3
Maximum Age: 6
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Aged between 3 to 6 years

• Both gender

• Able to follow the instructions

• Able to stand and walk

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Riphah International University
RECRUITING
Lahore
Riphah International Universiy
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad Dr, PhD
Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
9233224390125
Backup
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS
a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
03224209422
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-24
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 26
Treatments
Experimental: suspension therapy
Universal Exercise Unit also named Spider cage and Monkey cage. This device will used in this study. This system helps the children to weight shift, more independent movement and assisted movement such as sit to stand, squats and jumping.
Other: Routine Treatment
These routine exercises will consist of stretching exercises (particularly upper and lower body stretches and full body stretches). Stretches will be gentle and avoid bouncing. Hold for each stretch will be 15-30 seconds. Balance and coordination exercises (Walking on balance beams, obstacle courses) will be performed as RPT. The exercise program will gradually increase in intensity in accordance with each participant's functional improvement. These exercises will be carried out 5 days in a week for one hour daily.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov