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This study will determine the effects of Pilates exercises on static and dynamic balance in children with hearing impairment. Children with hearing impairment often encounter challenges in their motor development, including difficulties in maintaining balance and mobility. Impaired balance and limited mobility can significantly impact their overall physical well-being and functional independence. Therefore, it becomes crucial to explore effective interventions that can address these specific needs and promote improve balance and mobility in this population. Pilates, a mind-body exercise approach, has gained recognition for its potential benefits in enhancing balance, flexibility, and core strength in various populations.


Clinical Trial Description

A Randomized clinical trial will be conducted through convenient sampling. Subjects will randomly be allocated into two groups experimental group will receive balance exercises in addition to Pilate exercise while control group will receive will receive conventional therapy for strength, balance and postural stability. The duration of the treatment will be 10 weeks for 3 days a week for 45 minutes. Pediatric Balance Scale, Pediatric Reach Test (Pediatric Functional Reach Test) and Timed Up and Go Test will be used as outcome measure. Data will be analyzed on SPSS version 29.0; normality of the data will be checked and tests will be applied according to the normality of the data either it will be parametric test or non-parametric based on the normality. ;


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NCT number NCT06198192
Study type Interventional
Source Riphah International University
Contact Imran Amjad, PhD
Phone 9233224390125
Email imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date December 1, 2023
Completion date February 5, 2024

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