Effects of Cuevas Medek Exercises on Trunk Control and Balance in Children With Down Syndrome

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Jun 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) is a pediatric physiotherapy approach for children with developmental motor delay impacting the central nervous system. According to Ramon Cuevas the creator of the method, its main principle involves provoking novel automatic motor reactions using exercises against gravity with progressive distal holdings. The physiotherapy intervention was composed of 1-hour sessions once or twice per week, and daily home program exercises. In CME interventions, the exercises are repeated 3, 5, or 8 times, depending on the effectiveness and the quality of the expected reaction...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All children with Ds between 2-6 years old children were eligible for inclusion (5).
• • Encompass children with scores falling within 41-50 range on the Berg Balance Scale.
• • Had not received any strengthening exercise program in past 3 months
• • Consent from parents and participants should be taken.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Epilepsy
• • Surgical or other medical intervention scheduled during the intervention period or up to three months prior to the trial
• • Participant unable to give clear voluntary assent and/or no written consent given by parent or guardian (5).
• • Orthopedic condition or medical problems that prevent children from participating in exercise (4).