Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder with distinctive physical features. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in helping patients achieve motor contol
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder occurring with a frequency of 1:1000 newborns. The extra chromosome 21 is present in triplicate being either maternal or paternal.
Some common clinical features are:
- Flat face
- Upward slant eyes and epicanthal folds
- Small nose with flat nasal bridge
- Mouth shows a narrow short palate with small teeth
- Protruding tongue
- Ears are small and dysptastic (presence of abnormal cells)
- Brachycephaly with flat occiput
- Facial grimace is crying
- Hands are short and broad
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in Down syndrome patients, it helps them to achieve proper movements with exercises , manual therapy & education physiotherapist empower the kids to live life independently and stand on their own feet.
In Cura Advanced Physiotherapy Services our physiotherapist take a in detail assessment & plan a complete personalized rehab protocol. We use latest evidence based techniques such as Sensory Integration (SI), Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT), Perceptual- motor therapy and much more.
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