Dohsa-hou training improves bimanual coordination among children with Down Syndrome.
Int J Dev Disabil
; 69(6): 926-935, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37885849
ABSTRACT
A child with Down syndrome (DS) is physically characterized by muscle hypotonia, joint instability, and poor motor coordination. Here, we tested whether Dohsa-hou training could improve motor coordination among children with DS, compared to a control condition. Forty children with DS were randomly assigned either to Dohsa-hou training or to a control condition. All participants completed a bimanual coordination test, at the following time points baseline, seven weeks later at completion of the intervention, and again 4 weeks later at follow-up. Bimanual coordination accuracy and consistency improved from baseline to intervention completion and to follow-up, but only in the Dohsa-hou training, compared to the control group. The findings suggest that among children with DS and compared to a control condition, Dohsa-hou training has the potential to enhance the bimanual coordination, thus contributing to improved motor control of children with DS.
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MEDLINE
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En
Journal:
Int J Dev Disabil
Year:
2023
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Article
Affiliation country:
Irán