effect of core stability training on static balance of the children with down syndrome

purpose: this research aimed to study the effect of 8 weeks core stability training on static balance of the children with down syndrome. methods: a total of 16 children with down syndrome from rehabilitation center of noor abad city were selected and randomly divided into 2 groups of control (n=8) and experimental (n=8). at the pretest and posttest, subjects’ static balances were evaluated by modified stork stand test. the training program was conducted in 8 weeks, 3 times a week, and each session lasted 45-60 minutes. statistical analysis was done by dependent and independent t test using spss version 21 (p≤ 0.05). results: our results indicated a 67% progress in static balance (3.64 s) in the experimental group (p= 0.0001) and their 84% superiority (4.14 s) over the control group in the posttest (p= 0.0001).  conclusion: according to these results, core stability training improves the static balance of the children with down syndrome and can be used in their rehabilitation program.