The Effect of Balance Coordination Program on Postural Stability in Children with Dyslexia: An Observational Clinical Study.

BackgroundThe aim of study was to determine changes in the balance parameters after balance-coordination program in children with dyslexia.MethodsProspectively sixteen children with dyslexia were included. Balance parameters of dyslexic children were compared with healthy children. Dyslexic children were given balance coordination exercises three times a week for six weeks. The static and dynamic balance were tested with the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (mCTSIB) and Limits of Stability (LOS) tests and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Scale (PedsQL) was used to assess quality of life.ResultsPostural sway velocities on the firm and foam surfaces with eyes opened and closed conditions of mCTSIB were found to be decreased and movement velocity, endpoint excursion, and maximum excursion in anterior and posterior directions of LOS, social, school and total scores of PedsQL increased in the dyslexia group after the treatment (p < 0,01).ConclusionThe children with dyslexia have distinct alterations on balance compared to their peers. These alterations, along with their quality of life, have shown to be greatly improved after a exercise program.