The Effect of Corrective Exercises with the Janda Approach on Balance, Coordination, Motor Performance, and Quality of Life in Autistic Children with Lower Cross Syndrome

Lower Cross Syndrome is a postural imbalance causing anterior-posterior and upper-lower muscle asymmetry in the trunk. This syndrome is observed in children with autism due to neurological impairments and motor deficiencies. This study aims to examine the effect of corrective exercises based on the Janda approach on balance, coordination, motor performance, and quality of life in autistic children with lower cross syndrome. This semi-experimental study included ۲۴ autistic children who were randomly divided into two groups: ۱۲ in the experimental group and ۱۲ in the control group. The experimental group underwent Janda-based corrective exercises for eight weeks, three sessions per week, lasting ۳۰-۴۰ minutes per session. Pre-test and post-test assessments included balance and coordination tests (KTK test), motor performance evaluation (FMS test), autism screening questionnaire, and the modified checklist for quality of life assessment. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software, employing Shapiro-Wilk, Levene's test, independent t-test, and ANCOVA, with a significance level of p ≤۰.۰۵.

کلیدواژه ها:

Lower Cross Syndrome ، Autism Spectrum Disorder ، Balance ، Coordination ، Motor Performance ، Quality of Life