ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024
Immediate effects of Vojta Therapy on gait ability in down syndrome patients: a pilot study.
Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. It is linked to trial NCT07756944 (Effects of Bubble Cushion Exercises on Postural Control in Children With Down Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Effects of Bubble Cushion Exercises on Postural Control in Children With Down Syndrome
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Neurorehabilitation and Functional Improvement in Joubert Syndrome: A 12-Month Case Report.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Comparison of the Effectiveness of Vojta Therapy and the NDT Bobath Concept in the Treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Infants-A Retrospective Cohort Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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- Erratum issued
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Abstract
Background: Vojta Therapy (VT) is a neurorehabilitation approach that targets ontogenetic postural function and automatic body posture control. Research has shown its potential to enhance gait ability. However, limited evidence exists regarding its immediate effects on individuals with Down syndrome (DS). Objectives: This study aimed to assess the immediate effects of one session VT on spatiotemporal gait parameters in individuals with DS. Design: A non-randomized pilot study was conducted. Methods: Sixteen individuals with DS (mean age: 17.88 ± 4.57 years, 8 males) participated in this study. Each received a single VT session administered by an experienced physiotherapist. Spatiotemporal gait parameters before and after VT were analyzed using the Vicon motion capture system. Results: Significant improvements were observed in walking speed (m/s), cadence (steps/min), right step time (s), step length (cm), stride length (cm), and double support time (%GC) following the VT session ( Conclusions: Future large-scale studies with more robust designs are necessary to explore the long-term effects of extended VT programs.
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