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Filter by:This cross-sectional case-control study aimed to determine whether there is a significant difference in the prevalence of impaired toilet training, LUTS, and functional bowel problems among children diagnosed with DCD and typically developing children (TDC).
Experimental study based on the effectiveness of motor imagery and task-oriented training over the motor competence in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). A bilateral hypothesis is assumed for the clinical trial: - Null hypothesis: physiotherapeutic intervention programs through motor imagery combined with task-oriented training DO NOT modify the parameters of motor competence, anxiety and participation in children susceptible to observation of DCD. - Alternative hypothesis: physiotherapeutic intervention programs through motor imagery combined with task-oriented training MODIFY the parameters of motor competence, anxiety and participation in children susceptible to observation of DCD.
This study investigates the effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on postural control of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). All participants will receive four conditions of stimulation, in a crossover protocol: cerebellar anodic, cerebellar cathodic, primary motor cortex anodic (M1) or sham tDCS.
The overall aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of a study protocol for a future stepped wedge cluster randomized clinical trial (c-RCT) that will investigate the effects of an innovative KT intervention on 1) walking capacity and independence in ADL in patients undergoing rehabilitation after stroke (patient outcomes); and 2) clinicians' practice (i.e. use of 4 evidence-based stroke rehabilitation interventions: motor imagery/mental practice, rhythmic auditory stimulation gait therapy, task oriented training including fitness and mobility exercises and aerobic training) (provider outcome) aimed at improving walking capacity. The specific objectives are: 1) To evaluate the feasibility (effectiveness of clinician recruitment strategies, extent of losses to follow-up across sites, and data analysis plans) of the study protocol in terms of methodology (stepped wedge design is an innovative methodology); 2) To estimate intervention effect sizes on study outcomes (patient and clinician); 3) To evaluate the secondary outcome (clinicians' use of the 4 interventions) with regard to reliability and validity.
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of Tai Chi-muscle power training (TC-MPT), Tai Chi (TC) alone, muscle power training (MPT) alone, and usual care (as a control) for improving the limits of stability (LOS) of balance control in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and to explore the relationship among LOS, falls, and functional performance in this population. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Sample: 156 children with DCD. Interventions: TC-MPT, TC alone, MPT alone, or usual care for 12 weeks. Major outcomes: Outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, post-intervention, and a 3-month follow-up. An LOS test will give a dynamic LOS score, an isokinetic test will quantify leg muscle force production speed, Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 will be used to assess functional motor performance, and fall history will be obtained via interviews. Anticipated results and significance: The TC-MPT group is predicted to display the best LOS balance performance, which is associated with reduced fall incidents and improved functional performance. This novel training regime could be readily adopted into school or clinical settings to improve physical well-being in children with DCD, an outcome with positive socioeconomic implications.
The importance of play and physical activity include many benefits on positively improving health and well-being, enhancing children's and young people's thinking and performance in school, improving their sleep and enabling confidence and skill building. However, some children find it hard to learn and perform motor skills, and are at risk of decreased participation in sports and physical activity and subsequently decreased physical fitness and overall health and well-being. Previous studies from the research group have explored the impact and recovery following acute exercise at different intensities in children and adolescents with and without movement difficulties. Following this, a pathway promoting physical activity and engagement has been successfully established within schools for those with and without movement difficulties. Taking the previous studies further, we want to specifically focus on the children's performance and learning of a sporting skill, such as stepping, and the associated brain activity changes, using available high resolution imaging techniques. This will help us understand how these children perform and learn motor and sporting skills. Evidence obtained from imaging alongside measures of movement has helped the development of optimal therapeutic approaches for other conditions such as stroke and Parkinson's and will help us to develop approaches to help children best learn motor skills and hence gain confidence in performing sporting activities.
To investigate the effects of K Tape on walking pattern, muscle activity and motor performance in children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of functional movement-power training (PT-FMT), functional movement training (FMT) alone and no intervention in improving balance strategies and performance among children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Design: A randomised controlled clinical trial. Sample: 87 children with DCD. Interventions: 12 weeks of PT and FMT or FMT alone in the two intervention groups. Major outcomes: Sensory organisation test - balance strategy and composite scores; Movement Assessment Battery for Children - total impairment score and balance subscore; hand-held dynamometer measurements of lower limb muscle strength and time to peak force.