Effect of strength and balance training in children with Down's syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

S Gupta, BK Rao, SD Kumaran - Clinical rehabilitation, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of exercise training on strength
and balance in children with Down's syndrome. Design: Randomized controlled trial …

Strength and agility training in adolescents with Down syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

HC Lin, YP Wuang - Research in developmental disabilities, 2012 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a proposed strength and agility
training program of adolescents with Down syndrome. Ninety-two adolescents were …

Effect of core stability exercises and treadmill training on balance in children with Down syndrome: randomized controlled trial

RS Alsakhawi, MA Elshafey - Advances in therapy, 2019 - Springer
Introduction Core stability exercises and treadmill training play a crucial role in physical
therapy interventions and have an effect on balance in children with Down Syndrome (DS); …

Comparison of different therapy approaches in children with Down syndrome

M Uyanik, G Bumin, H Kayihan - Pediatrics international, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background: Children with Down syndrome have sensory integrative dysfunction as
a result of limited sensory experience from lack of normal motor control. The aim of the …

Do exercise interventions improve balance for children and adolescents with Down syndrome? A systematic review

C Maïano, O Hue, G Lepage, AJS Morin… - Physical …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Youths with Down syndrome are characterized by deficits in
balance/postural stability. One way to palliate balance deficits among this population is …

Effect of training on the muscle strength and dynamic balance ability of adults with Down syndrome

VK Tsimaras, EG Fotiadou - The Journal of Strength & …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of training on the muscle strength and
dynamic balance ability of adults with Down syndrome (DS). Twenty-five adults with DS …

Physical therapy in Down syndrome: systematic review and meta‐analysis

L Ruiz‐González, D Lucena‐Antón… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality, with a
worldwide incidence of around 0.1% in live births. It is related to several conditions in which …

Promoting balance and jumping skills in children with Down syndrome

WY Wang, YH Ju - Perceptual and motor skills, 2002 - journals.sagepub.com
The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in balance and qualitative and
quantitative jumping performances by 20 children with Down syndrome (3 to 6 years) on …

Benefits of physical exercise intervention on fitness of individuals with Down syndrome: a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials

C Li, S Chen, YM How, AL Zhang - International Journal of …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
This study systematically reviewed the impact of physical exercise interventions on physical
fitness for individuals with Down syndrome. Articles published in English were searched …

Effect of isokinetic training on muscle strength and postural balance in children with Down's syndrome

MA Eid, SM Aly, MA Huneif… - International Journal of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
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 …