Effects of core stability exercises on balance among Chinese children and youth with intellectual disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and youth with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are at risk of falls due to balance problems.

Objective

This study was conducted to assess the effects of six weeks of core stability exercises on balance in this population.

Methods

Thirty-five participants with IDs from a special school were selected. Static and dynamic balance were assessed by the one-legged stance test (OLS) and lower quarter Y balance test (YBT-LQ), respectively.

Results

Core stability exercises significantly improved static balance with eyes opened (EO) on firm (FI) ground (t = -5.269, P < 0.001) and dynamic balance in all three directions (left leg: anterior: t = -3.197, P = 0.005; posteromedial: t =  - 4.608, P < 0.001; posterola

SUBMITTER: Qi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700112 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature