Medical and pedagogical prerequisites of motor rehabilitation in children with Down syndrome

Aim. The paper aims to determine the medical and pedagogical parameters of motor rehabilitation in children with Down syndrome. Materials and methods. The study involved 10 children with Down syndrome aged from 5 to 12 years. Their body type was assessed using the Pignet index. The autonomic nervous system was studied with the Kerdo index. Physical state assessment was conducted according to the Pirogova method. Quantitative assessment of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems was performed with the Robinson index. The Shapovalova index was used for an estimate of speed, power, and speed endurance. The overall health and adaptive capacity was assessed according to the method of R. M. Baevsky. Results. The data obtained allowed us to provide a comprehensive assessment of the functional state and the overall health of children with Down syndrome. Conclusion. Experimental data indicate an underdeveloped physique, impaired nervous processes, a low functional state of the body, and a low overall health of children.