ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025
Exploring the impact of home-based Vojta therapy on gait performance in individuals with Down syndrome: a preliminary feasibility study.
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- Parental Concerns and Active Participation in Home-Based Vojta Therapy for Children with Global Developmental Delay: A Qualitative Study Using Interviews and Photo-Elicitation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- "Demanding, but Worth It": The Parental Experience of Home-Based Vojta Therapy for Children Presenting Global Developmental Delay-A Qualitative Study Using Photo-Elicitation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Concurrent Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Pediatric Balance Scale in Schoolchildren with Down Syndrome.International journal of school health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Vojta therapy (VT) enhances postural control and improves gait abilities. However, there is limited evidence regarding the impact of home-based VT on individuals with Down syndrome (DS). Objective: This study aimed to assess the feasibility and preliminary effects of a two-week home-based VT program on spatiotemporal gait parameters in individuals with DS. Methods: Sixteen individuals with DS (mean age = 17.88 ± 4.57 years, 8 females) participated in a two-week home-based VT program. Feasibility was measured through adherence rates and the occurrence of adverse events. Spatiotemporal gait parameters were evaluated before and after the intervention using the Vicon motion capture system. Results: All participants (100%) successfully completed the home-based VT program with no reported adverse events. Significant improvements were observed in walking speed, cadence, step time (left and right), stride time (left and right), step length (left and right), stride length (left and right), and single support (left and right) ( Conclusion: This preliminary study suggests that home-based VT is a feasible approach and can lead to meaningful improvements in spatiotemporal gait parameters for individuals with DS. Further research with larger sample sizes, more robust designs, and extended follow-up periods is recommended.
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