Postural Control, Grip Strength and Body Posture in Children With Intellectual Disability and Dyslexia

Investigation of Postural Control, Grip Strength and Body Posture in Children With Intellectual Disability and Dyslexia

This study investigates physical changes in children with Dyslexia and Intellectual Disability. Participants divided into three groups and Body Posture, Postural Control and Hand Grip Strengths was evaluated.

Children with Intellectual Disability and Dyslexia have academic and behavioral problems but also they might have physical changes related to poor motor development.

Three evaluation method was used in study. Postural Deformities were evaluated by PostureScreen Mobile App which is a mobile app allows to assess photographic body posture in four aspects (anterior, posterior, lateral) Postural Control was tested by Wii Balance Board. Wii balance board is a force plate that can measure person's center of gravity displacements Hand grip strength tested by Jamar Hand Dynamometer. It was completed according to American Hand Therapist's Association guidelines.

All data collected from participants have analysed within the control group (typical developed children)

Inclusion Criteria:

1. no comorbid diagnosis alongside ID and Dyslexia (dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.)
2. no orthopedic/physical disability

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of previous training for physical or motor development
2. Previous surgery.