Effects of Different Dual-Task Exercises in Children With Mild Mental Retardation
Effects of Different Dual-Task Exercises on Motor and Cognitive Functions in Children With Mild Mental Retardation
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
33 participants
Nov 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of motor-motor and motor-cognitive dual-task exercises applied to children with mild mental retardation on their functional mobility, balance, cognitive function, and quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Obtaining parental consent
- Having an Intelligence Quotient between 51-70
- Having an educational diagnosis of mild mental retardation
- Being between the ages of 8-12
- Ability to understand Turkish instructions
- Ability to follow commands during the exercise program
- No additional disabilities that would prevent participation in the program
Exclusion Criteria4
- Having a metabolic or systemic disease
- Engaging in regular physical exercise
- Having visual or hearing impairments
- Presence of any condition that would interfere with compliance to assessment parameters
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Interventions
Participants in this group will perform motor tasks (such as ball handling, throwing, holding) accompanied by physiotherapist. Exercises will last about 40 minutes, 2 days a week, 6 weeks.
This group will also do walking and balance exercises with the physiotherapist, while simultaneously doing cognitive tasks (rhythmic counting, saying color names, finding words, etc.). The exercises will last approximately 40 minutes, 2 days a week, for 6 weeks.
Standard walking and balance exercises will be given to the control group at home and followed by parents. Exercises will last about 40 minutes, 2 days a week, 6 weeks.
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NCT07028333