PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME: MODERN APPROACHES TO MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2025-42-02-023Keywords:
Down syndrome, trisomy 21, pediatric physical therapy, early intervention, Bobath therapy, Vojta method, sensory integration, task-oriented therapy, motor development.Abstract
This article examines key aspects of motor, cognitive, and sensory development in children with Down syndrome, emphasizing characteristic delays in major developmental milestones. It outlines the primary challenges associated with hypotonia, joint hypermReferences
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