Fahimeh Adibsaber; Soleyman Ansari Kolachahi; Akbar Allahyari Karnagh; Rajab Ali Ahmadi; Babak Barkadehi
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.Introduction: This study aimed to compare motor skills in four groups of intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism spectrum, and normal children.Methods: The research method was descriptive and causal-comparative. The statistical population of this study included children aged 7 to 12 from centers ...
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.Introduction: This study aimed to compare motor skills in four groups of intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism spectrum, and normal children.Methods: The research method was descriptive and causal-comparative. The statistical population of this study included children aged 7 to 12 from centers for special needs in Rasht City in 2022. One hundred people (25 participants for each group) were considered as statistical samples. Eight sub-tests of the shortened form of Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency - Second Edition (BOT-2) were used to collect data. Analysis of variance test was used to analyze the research data at the significance level of 0.05.Results: The results showed that in the sub-tests of movement speed and agility, balance, strength, reaction time, upper limb dexterity, and the total score of motor proficiency, the performance of children with autism spectrum and Down syndrome was weaker than the other two groups (P=0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups of normal and intellectually disabled children in the balance and strength subtests (P>0.05). Also, in bilateral coordination and visual-motor control subtests, children with autism had a weaker performance than the other three groups (P=0.001), and no significant difference was observed between the other three groups (P>0.05).Conclusion: Considering the poor motor skills of children with autism spectrum and Down syndrome, and the effect of motor skills on social, academic, and learning skills, it seems necessary to include motor skills training and exercises for children with special needs at younger ages in educational programs of special schools and occupational therapy centers.
Saeid Bahiraei; Rahman Amiri
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Introduction: Individuals with Down syndrome often exhibit low levels of physical activity and physical fitness, as well as a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a sports rehabilitation program based on the systems review of the body function and structure ...
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Introduction: Individuals with Down syndrome often exhibit low levels of physical activity and physical fitness, as well as a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a sports rehabilitation program based on the systems review of the body function and structure of individuals with Down syndrome.Methods: Articles were searched with an emphasis on "systems review" as a basis and with an overview of "effects" that affect physical activities for people with Down syndrome. Searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases with a combination of keywords related to Down syndrome, body function and structure, the prevalence of disorders, and physical fitness factors. Studies were selected using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. After reviewing and studying the articles, recommendations for the content and presentation of an exercise program were extracted based on the literature review.Results: Based on the results and reviews, the rehabilitation exercise program was developed for these people. The sports rehabilitation program requires minimal equipment and can be implemented independently. It also effectively leads to the improvement of gait patterns, strength, stability, balance, coordination, endurance, and participation in purposeful activities with increased independence. This exercise program can be performed three times a week for about an hour per session.Conclusion: According to the content analysis of the unique body function and structure of physiological, neuromuscular, and learning styles of individuals with Down syndrome, the presented comprehensive sports rehabilitation program can improve movement disorders, functional activities, and participation.
Ali Kashi; Manhood Sheikh; Asghar Dadkhah; Rasool Hemayattalab; Elahe Arabameri
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The aim of this research was to determine the effect of selective exercise training on reducing the symptom of hypotonia and changing body composition in Down syndrome adults. The research was performed in Nemoneh Disability Rehabilitation Centre of Tehran. 24 men with Down syndrome (mean age 26.185± ...
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The aim of this research was to determine the effect of selective exercise training on reducing the symptom of hypotonia and changing body composition in Down syndrome adults. The research was performed in Nemoneh Disability Rehabilitation Centre of Tehran. 24 men with Down syndrome (mean age 26.185± 3.933) were randomly assigned to either a control (n=11) or an experimental group (n=13). The Experimental groups followed selective exercise training for 12-weeks, three times a week. Result of this research showed that after 12 weeks selective exercise training, body fat percent had a significant reduction (P<0.05) and soft lean mass and muscle performance (in 5 from 6 tests for assess muscle strength, endurance and power) had a significant increase (P<0.05). The results of this study showed that this type of exercise training significantly improves the health of Down syndrome adults by reduce in extra body fat percent and increase in muscles tissue and performance and in this way; it will reduce the symptoms of Down syndrome for benefit of improved physical health.
