Viva Medika: Jurnal Kesehatan, Kebidanan dan Keperawatan
Vol 18 No 2 (2025)

Efforts To Improve the Motor Development of Children with Down Syndrome: Narrative Review

Risna Junianti (Unknown)
Susilowati, Endang (Unknown)
Meiranny, Arum (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2025

Abstract

Background: In children with Down syndrome, the patterns of gross and fine motor development follow the same patterns as in normal children, but developmental milestones are achieved at a later time. There are several reasons why children with Down syndrome experience delayed motor development, including cognitive factors, hypotonia, reduced muscle strength, loose joints and ligaments, and hand structure factors. Objective: To determine effective interventions in improving the development of children with Down syndrome. Research Method: Narrative review. Research Results: A review of 15 articles found that the use of trampolines, virtual reality, treadmill exercises, isokinetics, vibration, surfing, traditional Indian dance, computer-based phonics, vestibular stimulation, improvement of numerical skills, the use of picture card media, traditional games such as jamuran and engklek, and sensory integration with busy books can improve the development of children with Down syndrome. Conclusion: There are effects and benefits from the provision of each intervention in various countries on improving the development of children with Down syndrome.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

VM

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Viva Medika Is a journal that publishes articles or research results relating to health, nursing and midwifery issues. Viva Medika is published by Harapan Bangsa University twice a year (September and February). The mission of the Journal of Viva Medika is to disseminate and discuss scientific ...