Swiss Ball Versus Frenkel Exercises Effects in Down Syndrome

Sponsor
Riphah International University
Study ID
NCT06732713
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Down Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
8 Years - 13 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Swiss Ball — OTHER
    Swiss ball exercises will be performed in supine, sitting and standing position for about 25 to 30 minutes , 3 to 4 sessions per week for 8 weeks
  • Frenkel exercise — OTHER
    Frenkel exercises will be performed in supine, sitting and standing position for about 25 to 30 minutes, 3 to 4 sessions per week for 8 weeks

Study Details

Down syndrome (or trisomy 21) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, occurring in an estimated 1 in 800 births worldwide. Approximately 11,000 people with Down syndrome live in Australia and 250,000 in the USA. 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. Frenkel exercises are a series of motions of increasing difficulty performed by patients to facilitate the restoration of balance and coordination. Frenkel exercises are used to bring back the rhythmic, smooth and movements. In recent years, Swiss Ball has been widely used as a new method of treatment to increase balance, strengthen core region of body muscles, and strengthen muscles that are effective in maintaining posture, coordination, and flexibility. The aim of this recent study is to compare the effects of two different therapeutic techniques i.e Frenkel versus Swiss ball exercises on static and dynamic balance in children with Down syndrome.

Key Dates

First listed
Dec 13, 2024
Start date
Oct 11, 2024
Status verified
Jan 2025
Primary completion
Jan 20, 2025
Completion
Jan 20, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
32 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Swiss ball group
    Swiss ball exercises will be done and intervention period will be of 8 weeks with 3 to 4 sessions per week of about 25 to 30 minutes
  • Experimental: Frenkel exercise group
    Frenkel exercises will be done and intervention period will be of 8 weeks with 3 to 4 sessions per week of about 25 to 30 minutes

Primary Outcome Measure

Pediatric Balance Scale [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

Central Contacts

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