Effects of a Dance Program on Static Balance on a Platform in Young Adults With Down Syndrome

Gutiérrez-Vilahú, Lourdes; Massó-Ortigosa, Núria; Costa-Tutusaus, Lluís; Guerra-Balic, Míriam; Rey-Abella, Ferran

doi:10.1123/apaq.2015-0048

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“…However, in adults with DS, walking may not be the best form of physical activity due to poor gait and stability challenges inherent to DS (Smith and Ulrich, , Agiovlasitis et al ., ) and could have been a contributing factor for the decrease in MVPA seen across time. Interventions that focus on functional movement and dance (Mcguire et al ., , Gutiérrez‐Vilahú et al ., , Ptomey et al ., ) have been found to be successful at increasing MVPA in adults with DS and should be included in future weight loss and physical activity interventions.…”

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Exploring the effectiveness of an 18‐month weight management intervention in adults with Down syndrome using propensity score matching

Ptomey

Willis

Sherman

et al. 2020

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common birth defects in the USA associated with high levels of overweight and obesity. Unique characteristics of adults with DS that may contribute to the high levels of obesity are high rates of hypothyroidism, poor muscle tone, altered gait and lower resting metabolic rate. Due to these factors, it is unknown if the same weight management interventions that are effective in adults with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) without DS are as effective in those with DS. Therefore, the purpose of this secondary analysis was to compare changes in weight, diet and physical activity between participants with DS-related and non-DS-related IDD participating in an 18-month weight management trial. Methods We used propensity score methods to adjust baseline variables of overweight/obese adults with and without DS participating in an 18-month effectiveness trial with 6 months weight loss and 12 months weight maintenance. Participants followed one of two reduced calorie diet plans, obtained 150 min of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) per week, and logged dietary intake

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Exploring the effectiveness of an 18‐month weight management intervention in adults with Down syndrome using propensity score matching

Ptomey

Willis

Sherman

et al. 2020

J intellect Disabil Res

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“…Other researchers have proposed dancing interventions such as ballet and choreography (Gutiérrez‐Vilahú et al . ) or traditional dance (Tsimaras et al . ), but they mainly focused on the effect that these kind of programmes had on the balance level of this population.…”

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Feasibility of a dance and exercise with music programme on adults with intellectual disability

Martínez-Aldao

Martínez-Lemos

Bouzas-Rico

et al. 2019

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Research regarding the feasibility and effects of dancing and exercise with musical support programmes on the physical fitness of adults with intellectual disability (ID) is scarce. The purpose of this study was to provide scientific evidence regarding the feasibility of a training programme consisting of dancing and exercise with music designed for adults with ID, as well as to assess its impact on their body composition and cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Methods A total of 30 adults (mean age 36.37 ± 11.24 years) with mild (n = 13), moderate (n = 16) or severe (n = 1) ID took part in a 10-week dancing and exercise with music programme. Recruitment and completion rate, adherence to the programme, participation and adverse effects were registered as measures of feasibility. The body mass index, cardiovascular endurance (6-min walk test) and muscular strength (standing long jump test) of the participants were assessed in order to determine the effects of the programme on their fitness level. Results A 92.5% recruitment rate and a 90% completion rate were achieved. Adherence to the programme stood at 76.6%, and no adverse effects were registered. The comparison between the values obtained in the initial and final evaluations indicated the existence of positive changes in all the fitness dimensions measured.Conclusion A training programme combining dancing and exercise with music proved to be feasible when performed by adults with ID. These kind of programmes can have a positive effect on the fitness level of this specific group.

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“…Similarly, all included studies trials demonstrated low risk except for three studies [5,17,24] that showed high risk.…”

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“…Only one study [24] out of eighteen showed a low risk of bias.…”

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Current Approaches to Improve Balance in Down Syndrome Population-A Systematic Review

Adeeb¹,

Farooqui²,

Khan³

et al. 2021

J. Intellect. Disabl. Diagn. Treat.

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Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal disorders in pediatrics characterized by variable intellectual disability, generalized joint laxity, and hypotonia that compromises their function and causes a delay in developing gross motor skills, poor balance, and coordination. Thus, this study aims to determine the current yet effective treatment approaches to improve balance in the Down syndrome population. The studies were explored across seven electronic databases that include MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, PEDro, and Web of Science from inception till October 2020 comprised of experimental studies published in English language investigating the effects on balance in children and adults diagnosed with DS considering different interventions. A total of 1,570 records were retrieved from seven electronic databases published between the year's tenure of 2013-2020. 144 full-text papers were extracted to be reviewed, of which only 18 experimental studies were selected on the basis of inclusion criteria that involved 493 Down syndrome patients, investigated the effects of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and patient-related instructions on standardized balance scales/tests. It was concluded that all the included trials demonstrated significantly profound effects in improving the static and dynamic balance of Down syndrome patients. Therefore, none of the interventions is declared as superior to another in terms of obtained results. Furthermore, these diverse interventions need to be investigated more for better understating and generalizability of outcomes.

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Effects of a Dance Program on Static Balance on a Platform in Young Adults With Down Syndrome

Cited by 25 publications

References 16 publications

Exploring the effectiveness of an 18‐month weight management intervention in adults with Down syndrome using propensity score matching

Exploring the effectiveness of an 18‐month weight management intervention in adults with Down syndrome using propensity score matching

Feasibility of a dance and exercise with music programme on adults with intellectual disability

Current Approaches to Improve Balance in Down Syndrome Population-A Systematic Review

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