ASSESSMENT OF FINGER DEXTERITY UNDER A DUAL–TASK CONDITION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH DOWN‘S SYNDROME AND NORMAL ADOLESCENTS

Maariya Momin; Dr. Sanjivani Kamble; Dr. Sayli Paldhikar; Dr. Snehal Ghodey

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

ASSESSMENT OF FINGER DEXTERITY UNDER A DUAL–TASK CONDITION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH DOWN‘S SYNDROME AND NORMAL ADOLESCENTS

Maariya Momin, Dr. Sanjivani Kamble, Dr. Sayli Paldhikar, Dr. Snehal Ghodey

Abstract :

Dual–task assessment in Down�s syndrome will help us find their ability to perform in situations demanding dual–tasking, which will help us design a dual– task training protocol specific to the individual�s needs, which may show significant neuroplastic changes. The purpose of the study was to assess and determine the difference in cognitive–motor and motor–motor dual– task finger dexterity, using the Nine Hole Peg Test, between adolescents with Down�s syndrome and normal adolescents. It was a comparative study consisting of 22 Down�s and 22 normal individuals. Mean cognitive–motor 9HPT and motor–motor 9HPT scores in Down�s were 45.18 and 41.11 respectively; the same in normal were 17.95 and 17.45. Individuals with Down�s syndrome have significant but trainable deficit in dual–task finger dexterity.