An investigation of the effects of dual-task balance exercises on balance, functional status and dual-task performance in children with Down syndrome.

To investigate the effects of dual task (DT) balance exercises on functional status, balance, and DT performance in children with Down Syndrome (DS). Participants were divided into two groups: intervention group (IG; Functional level, balance, and DT performance improved significantly in the IG, whereas only balance improved in the CG. Significantly better results were achieved in the IG, as demonstrated by greater pre/post-treatment changes. DT balance exercises improved functional level, balance and DT performance of children with DS.