Advances in Pediatric Research
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Department of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt

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• 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

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