Effectiveness of Motor Imagery and Task-oriented Training in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is identified as a heterogeneous disorder of motor learning and functioning. Children with DCD avoid physical activities in school as because of low self-esteem; they perceive themselves less capable and avoids peer group interactions at school. They tend to isolate themselves from an academic task as well as from physical activity sessions. Neuromotor task training and WII training are task-based interventions designed to enhance motor performance among children with developmental coordination disorder. Aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of two task-oriented interventions like NTT and WII on motor performance, isometric strength, the aerobic and anaerobic capacity of children with DCD attending primary schools in and around Chennai. Children of age 5-10 years were included and randomly assigned into two groups, Group A and B. Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire- DCDQ was used to screen children with DCD at the baseline. Dynamometer, functional strength assessment, sprint test and 6MWT – 6-minute walk test was used to assess the performance of children with DCD at baseline and after intervention with NTT and WII. Results of the study proved that no significant improvement was reported in both the groups for isometric strength development. However, the Motor performance was enhanced in group A treated with NTT. Wii training showed improvement in anaerobic performance. The study concludes by adding knowledge that both the interventions were safe to execute for children with developmental coordination disorder.

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Effects of Motor Imagery Training and Task-oriented Training on Balance and Walking Function in Elderly : Case Series

Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation ◽

10.37851/kjnr.2020.10.2.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 28-39

Author(s):

Dong-Sik Oh ◽

Keyword(s):

Motor Imagery ◽

Case Series ◽

Imagery Training ◽

Task Oriented ◽

And Task

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Motor planning with and without motor imagery in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Acta Psychologica ◽

10.1016/j.actpsy.2019.102902 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 199 ◽

pp. 102902 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ranila Bhoyroo ◽

Beth Hands ◽

Kate Wilmut ◽

Christian Hyde ◽

Adam Wigley

Keyword(s):

Motor Imagery ◽

Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽

Motor Planning ◽

Coordination Disorder

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Feasibility of Motor Imagery Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder – A Pilot Study

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01271 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Imke L. J. Adams ◽

Bouwien Smits-Engelsman ◽

Jessica M. Lust ◽

Peter H. Wilson ◽

Bert Steenbergen

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Motor Imagery ◽

Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽

Imagery Training ◽

Coordination Disorder

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Are Motor Timing Problems Subgroup Specific in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder?

The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist ◽

10.1017/s0816512200027632 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 35-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Helen E. Parker ◽

Dawne Larkin ◽

Michael G. Wade

Keyword(s):

Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽

Function Analysis ◽

Motor Timing ◽

Gross Motor ◽

Task Specificity ◽

Repetitive Tasks ◽

Hand Tapping ◽

Foot Tapping ◽

Coordination Disorder ◽

And Task

ABSTRACTThis study investigated subgroup and task specificity of self-paced timing in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Self-paced tempo (intertap interval) and timing stability (coefficient of variation) were measured in three repetitive tasks—hand tapping, foot tapping, and jumping in place—in 37 children aged 6 to 9 years classified into gross motor impaired (GM), fine and gross motor impaired (F&G), or coordinated control (CC) groups. Results showed that, although tempo did not vary between coordination groups, timing stability for the hand was significantly worse for the F&G motor impaired group (p < .05). Discriminant function analysis correctly classified 75% of CC, 67% of F&G, and 67% of GM children. Although timing inconsistency of hand tapping identified a coordination subgroup, these tasks provide only moderate prediction of group membership.

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