Effects of core stability exercises on balance ability of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are at risk of falls due to balance problems. One way to palliate balance deficits among this population is via core stability exercises. However, comprehensive studies that examine the effectiveness of core stability exercises in improving balance in this target population are lacking.

Objective

This study aims to summarise and quantify the effectiveness of core stability exercises in improving the balance of this target population.

Methods

This study followed PRISMA principles and conducted comprehensive searches in six academic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library) up to June 2023. The inclusion criteria were established via the PICOS framework.

SUBMITTER: Zhou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658597 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature