Postural Control Among Children with and Without Dyslexia

The participants were instructed to perform six 60-second trials (2 conditions × 3 trials) of maintaining an upright stance on a force plate (Kistler Type 9260A, Switzerland) under the eyes open (EO) and eyes closed (EC) conditions. The order of EO and EC was alternated for each participant, and half of the subjects began with the EO (or EC) condition. For both conditions, the participants stood with their feet 1 cm apart on a force plate and their arms relaxed comfortably at their sides.