ASSESSMENT OF VESTIBULAR EQUILIBRATION FUNCTION OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN SPORTS AND HEALTH PHASE OF ADAPTIVE SPORT
The article deals with the peculiarities of studying the vestibular equilibration function of children with Down syndrome. The study will assess the potential for motor training of young athletes with Down syndrome, as well as their movement intelligence and overall morphofunctional preparedness. Measures of equilibration function in children with Down syndrome in the use of vestibular gymnastics aimed at developing static coordination and dynamic equilibrium were studied. The process of vestibular preparation of children with Down syndrome has involved the use of a special set of exercises, developing their ability to maintain balance in static positions, in movements and in different initial positions. The equilibrium evaluation was carried out using computer stabilometrics («Force plate ST»). A positive influence of gymnastics on the indicators characterizing stability of vertical position, the values of oscillations in the frontal axis, influence of the visual analyzer on the function of equilibrium has been shown.