Does Sensory- Motor Integration ExercisesEffect on Static And Dynamic Balance in Children with Trainable Mental Retardation?

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of sensory- motor integration exercises on static and dynamic balance in children with trainable mental retardation. In this semi experimental research, with Purposive sampling method 40 subjects from GOLHAYE BEHESHT rehabilitation and training center with the mean age 8. 48±2. 81 years and mean IQ [1] 30. 62±6. 81 participated. All children were pre tested. Then According to both factors (IQ and pretest scores) subjects divided randomly in two (experimental & control) equal groups. Each group were consist of 10 boys & 10 girls. Balance evaluated by balance part of Bruininks – Ossietzky Test of Motor Proficiency were used. experimental group encounter to Sensory stimulation and perform physical exercises during 50 sessions؛ each session was 45 minutes and 6 times a week. Control group were using the class education programs. After 50 sessions both groups (experimental & control) were post tested . Data analyzed by Uman vitny and observed a significant difference in posttest among experimental and control groups (p<0. 05). Experimental group gained more scores. This research indicated that sensory integration training improve balance (both static & dynamic balance).