Tipos de entrenamientos innovadores para el abordaje de la propiocepción en niños con Síndrome de Down.

Abstract

Proprioceptive deficits in children with Down syndrome are related to their musculoskeletal characteristics, such as hyperlaxity and hypotonia. Alterations in balance lead to difficulty in developing timely and correct motor sequences which leads to delays in performing activities of daily living. That is why physical therapy aims to treat physical disorders through different techniques and exercises proposed in order to improve their motor skills having a faster and more effective response to perform their activities. The objective of this monograph was to demonstrate the efficacy of different types of training for the approach of proprioception in children with Down syndrome. This monograph was written under a critical scheme of compilation of information found in scientific articles and journal articles published in any year and in any language. The information collected was reviewed and analyzed to know the efficacy of some techniques that complement conventional physiotherapy in the approach of proprioceptive components (balance board, isokinetic training, virtual reality, vibratory platforms).