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Department of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Research Article
Physiotherapy Approaches for Motor Proficiency in Children with Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews and A Meta-Analysis
Author(s): Shimaa Mohamed Reffat* and Faten Hassan Abdelaziem
Objective: Children with Down Syndrome (DS) experiences global neuromotor retardation and developmental
delay. Various treatment methods had been used in rehabilitation procedures in regardless its effectiveness in
facing specific problem. Thus, this systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analysis done on almost several
modalities of physiotherapy used to improve motor proficiency; provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of
physiotherapy approaches for specific outcomes related to motor skills and capability for children with DS.
Design: A systematic review of systematic reviews and a meta-analysis.
Participants: Children with DS.
Interventions: Physiotherapy interventions included in the systematic reviews such as treadmill training, progressive
resistive exercise.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2385- 4529.23.10.066