International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 5s, 2026

Effects of Brain Gym Exercise versus Dual-Task Training Along With Aerobics on Working Memory among Dyslexic School Students

Manjula S1, Dr. P. Senthil Selvam2, Sugasini R3

1MPT, Research Scholar, School of Physiotherapy, VISTAS, Thalambur, Tamil Nadu-600130, India

2PhD, Professor, HOD, School of Physiotherapy, VISTAS, Thalambur, Tamil Nadu-600130, India

3Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy, VISTAS, Thalambur, Tamil Nadu-600130, India

Received: 16th Dec, 2025; Revised: 8th Feb, 2026; Accepted: 12th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 28th Feb, 2026

ABSTRACT

Background: Learning disability is an important concern in young school aged children. Prevalence rate in India is also quite alarming. Bungawali Abduh (2018) has said that the brain gym exercise has improving the working memory among students with learning disabilities.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of brain gym exercise versus dual-task training along with aerobics on working memory among dyslexic students.

Objectives: The main objectives of the study were as follows:
• To evaluate the effect of brain gym exercise with aerobics on working memory among dyslexic students.
• To evaluate the effect of dual-task training with aerobics on working memory among dyslexic students.
• To compare the effect of brain gym exercise versus dual-task training along with aerobics on working memory among dyslexic students.

Methodology: 30 participants were recruited for the study and divided into group-A (brain gym exercise and aerobics) & Group-B (dual-task training and aerobics) for a duration of 4 weeks. The outcomes were measured using digit span memory tests.

Result: The pre and post-test values of digit span test showed a significant improvement in working memory in Group-A.

Conclusion: Brain gym exercise with aerobics was more effective than the dual-task training with aerobics among dyslexic students.

Keywords: Dyslexia, working memory, brain-gym exercise, dual task training, digit span test.

How to cite this article: Manjula S, Selvam PS, Sugasini R. Effects of Brain Gym Exercise versus Dual-Task Training Along With Aerobics on Working Memory among Dyslexic School Students. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5s): 556-560; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5s.73

Source of support: Nil.

Conflict of interest: None