About this trial
his randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of retro walking with and without BOSU ball training on balance and mobility in hearing-impaired children aged 8-12 years. A total of 24 participants will be divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive retro walking along with BOSU ball training, while the control group will perform retro walking only for 8 weeks. Balance and mobility will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and One-Leg Stance Test. Data will be collected from specialized schools in Lahore and analyzed using SPSS 27. Ethical approval will be obtained prior to study commencement.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 8 to 12 years.
Children with hearing loss in right and left ear (bilateral).
Children with hearing-impaired intensity over 61 dB.
Both genders will be included.
Disqualifiers
Presence of neurologic disease.
Hyperactivity and vision problems.
Have any musculoskeletal disorders.
Children with cochlear implant.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Retro walking
- Bosu Ball