Bean Bag Game for Balance and Walking in Children With Down Syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing a bean bag tossing game helps children with Down syndrome improve their balance and walking ability. The game is designed to be fun while building strength and coordination.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Child can understand and follow spoken instructions
- Child can stand and walk on their own without falling repeatedly
- Child has normal or corrected vision and hearing (can see and hear well enough to play)
- Child does not have seizures, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or heart problems
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