Perceptual motor outcomes in Egyptian Down syndrome children following Wii training.

Background:- Children with Down syndrome (DS) have deficits in aspects of movement such as timing, balance and coordination as well as physiological aspects such as muscle tone and strength. Using the Wii can improve motor impairments in children with DS. This study aimed to determine the perceptual motor outcomes in Egyptian DS children following Wii training, it also aimed to determine the relation between the IQ and the perceptual motor outcomes in DS children following Wii training. Methods:- Thirty four children suffering from DS participated in this study. Their age ranged from 8 to 10 years and IQ ranged from 35 to 67. The modified Quick Neurological Screening test (QNST) was used to assess Perceptual?motor functions before and after Wii training. The programme was conducted for 30 minutes, 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Results:- Comparing the pre and post treatment mean values of the variables measured using QNST, revealed significant improvement in the perpetual motor outcomes after the Wii training. It also represented significant correlation between the total score of the QNST and the IQ of the children. Conclusion:- It may be concluded that the Wii game training was effective the rehabilitation of Down's syndrome children.