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Balance training produces moderate improvements in static, dynamic, and functional balance, as well as gross motor function, in children with developmental disorders. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of balance training in improving motor performance in children with developmental disorders.

June 12, 2026PeerJOpen Access

Systematic review and meta-analysis of balance training in children with developmental disorders

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This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of balance training in improving motor performance in children with developmental disorders.
Conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases up to January 2026.
Included only randomized controlled trials focusing on balance training interventions for motor skills.
A total of 22 trials were analyzed based on inclusion criteria.
Balance training yielded moderate effects on static balance (ES = 0.90) and dynamic balance (ES = 0.65).
Functional balance improved significantly (ES = 1.01).
Gross motor function also benefitted from balance training (ES = 0.55).

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Systematic review and meta-analysis assess balance training impact on motor skills in children with developmental disorders, suggesting potential benefits.

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Nie et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba2f68101cf8926f01c6b https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.21272

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Systematic review and meta-analysis assess balance training impact on motor skills in children with developmental disorders, suggesting potential benefits.

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