Análise da eficácia da intervenção precoce contínua e intervalada em lactentes com Síndrome de Down para ganho do engatinhar: estudo de caso

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of intermittent and continuous treatment on early intervention programs with DS through the Bobath Concept. Methoddoloy: The study was longitudinal, prospective, evaluating and interventional. The sample consisted of 2 middle-age infants of 12 months with DS, one female and one male. Initially they were collected with data such as chronological age, gestational age, birth weight and height, and associated conditions. Next, an evaluation of the infants with an AIMS scale was performed, followed by 24 visits through the Bobath Concept, involving pelvic mobilization, stretching, strengthening and training of the crawling. At the end of the 24 visits, an AIMS scale was applied again to compare and obtain the results. For the participation in the study a parental authorization was made through the Free and Informed Consent Form. Results: During the statistical analysis there were no significant differences after an intervention (t: -2.00, p: 0.1). However, when analyzed in formad and percentages, the data show an increase in the final result in the re-evaluation by the AIMS scale. Through the results it was possible to observe a greater evolution in the final result of the patient who received the interval treatment in relation to the continuous. Results: The patient who received the interval treatment presented better results than the continuous one. Conclusion: Early and interval intervention by the Bobath Concept can reduce motor delays in tracking infants with DS.