Dr. Aliaa Goda
Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
Publications
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Research Article
EFFECT OF BRAIN GYM EXERCISES ON POSTURAL STABILITY IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Author(s): Dr. Aliaa Goda, Prof. Mohamed Ibrahim, Abeer Salamah, Dr. Ahmed Ali M Torad* and Nesma Barakat
Background: Children with Down Syndrome experience delayed development, mainly influence their postural stability, where Brain Gym is an easily intentional approach involves simple and enjoyable series of twentysix movement activities that promotes whole child brain learning that thought to improve Down syndrome children postural control and related quality of life. Purpose: To investigate the effect of Brain Gym exercises on postural stability in children with Down syndrome. Material&Methods: A single prospective clinical, randomized control trial. It involved thirty-two children with Down syndrome, their age range was 6-12 years old, they were randomly assigned into two equal groups Group (A): received Brain Gym (Midline movement, Energy exercises, Deeping attitudes, Lengthening activities) exercises and trad.. Read More»