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Importance of Initiating a "Tummy Time" Intervention Early in Infants With Down Syndrome

Erin E Wentz1

  • 1The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Pediatric Physical Therapy : the Official Publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
|December 17, 2016
PubMed

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Early tummy time intervention significantly improves motor development in infants with Down syndrome, reducing delays. This approach is a recommended first step for early intervention programs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Infants with Down syndrome often experience motor delays.
  • Early intervention is crucial for optimizing developmental outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of early versus delayed tummy time intervention on motor development in infants with Down syndrome.
  • To determine if initiating tummy time before 11 weeks of age yields better motor outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen infants with Down syndrome were enrolled.
  • Participants engaged in tummy time until independent sitting was achieved.
  • Motor development was assessed monthly using the Bayley III Motor Scales.

Main Results:

  • A notable difference in motor development was observed between infants who started tummy time early and those who started later.
  • These differences were apparent at 1, 2, and 3 months post-intervention initiation.

Conclusions:

  • Early implementation of tummy time is effective in mitigating motor delays in infants with Down syndrome.
  • Tummy time represents a valuable and prudent initial intervention strategy for this population.
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