Sensory-Strength Training Improves Postural Balance and Working Memory in Children With Dyslexia

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of combined sensory and strength training (SST) on postural balance and working memory in children with dyslexia. Twenty-nine dyslexic children (six females/23 males; mean age: 9.79 ± 1.44 years) were assigned to three groups: a SST group, a strength training group, and a control group. The intervention lasted 6 weeks, comprising three sessions per week, with each session lasting 45-60 min. Preassessment and postassessments included measures of postural balance and working memory, with muscle strength evaluated as a secondary outcome. After training, postural balance improved significantly (p < .001) only in the SST group. Moreover, both training groups showed significant improvements in working memory (p < .001) and muscle strength (p < .001) compared with baseline. The SST intervention could be integrated into school-based physical education programs or occupational therapy sessions to support motor and cognitive development in dyslexic children.