The effect of dual-task training on postural and cognitive performances in adolescents with down syndrome

The dual task training (DTT) has been shown to improve postural and cognitive performances in many populations. Therefore, it seems of interest to explore the effect of such training modality in individuals with Down syndrome (DS) presenting both cognitive and postural deficits. This study explored the effect of a DTT compared to a single task training (STT) on postural and cognitive performances in adolescents with DS. The center of pressure velocity (CoPVm) and the cognitive performance in the selective word recall test were recorded under single task (ST) and DT conditions before and after 8 weeks in the STT group (STTG), the DTTG and the control group (CG). Before training, CoPVm values increased and cognitive performances decreased (p