Resumo (EN)
Objective – Individuals with Down syndrome have some characteristics of the syndrome, hyperextension of the knee with pronation and eversion of the feet, and increased appetite that may lead some individuals to a framework for obesity and may thereby modify its stanceand foot support. The objective was to assess the biomechanical behavior of the static posture and foot support of children with Down syndrome considered obese by body mass index. Method – We studied 20 subjects, divided into two groups: G1 children with Down syndrome as obese and G2 (control group) children with Down syndrome not considered obese. To assess the posture individuals were photographed in the sights before, right side, left side, and later, for assessing it was done a color photocopy of the plantar surface of each individual. Results – Children with Down syndrome considered obese had greater postural changes and foot support when compared with normal weight. Conclusion – Weight gain may influence the biomechanical behavior of these children.