Impact of tactile function on upper limb motor function in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 45-46 ◽  
pp. 373-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Cox ◽  
Elizabeth C. Harris ◽  
Megan L. Auld ◽  
Leanne M. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals Implementation of a Strength Training Program for a 5-Year-Old Child With Poor Body Awareness and Developmental Coordination Disorder

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B Kaufman ◽  
Denise L Schilling
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Body Awareness ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Background and Purpose This case report describes how a strength (muscle force-generating capacity) training program was associated with changes in muscle strength, motor function, and proprioceptive position sense in a young child with poor body awareness and a diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder. Case Description Assessment of a prekindergarten child referred for physical therapy because of behaviors compatible with poor body awareness revealed muscle weakness, poor performance on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, and poor proprioception. Physical therapy testing done when the child was 5 years of age contributed to a pediatrician-assigned diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder. A 12-week strength training program was initiated. Outcomes Improvements were noted in muscle strength, gross motor function, and proprioception. Discussion Research indicates that muscles provide information about joint position. Evidence suggests that muscle strength gains seen in children are the result of neuromuscular learning and neural adaptations; therefore, a structured strength training program may have contributed to proprioceptive changes in this child.

scholarly journals Cognitive and motor function in developmental coordination disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 1317-1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Wilson ◽  
Scott Ruddock ◽  
Shahin Rahimi‐Golkhandan ◽  
Jan Piek ◽  
David Sugden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals The Effect of Selected Motor Program on Neuropsychological Variability and Motor Function at Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Melinaz Rahman Gholhaki ◽  
Masoumeh Shojaei ◽  
Keivan Molanorozi ◽  
Afkham Danshfar ◽  
Abdollah Ghasemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Motor Program ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals Brain functional connectivity in children with developmental coordination disorder following rehabilitation intervention

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Izadi-Najafabadi ◽  
Shie Rinat ◽  
Jill G. Zwicker
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
List Type ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Attention Regulation ◽  
Rehabilitation Intervention ◽  
Cognitive Orientation ◽  
Brain Changes ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Abstract Background Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) show improved motor function after Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) intervention; however, the neural basis for these improvements is unknown. Methods In this randomized waitlist-controlled trial, 78 children with DCD (with/without ADHD) were randomly assigned to either a treatment or waitlist group and underwent three resting-state MRI scans over six months. The treatment group received intervention between the first and second scan; the waitlist group received intervention between the second and third scan. Results After CO-OP intervention, children with DCD [13 male, 8 female; mean (SD) age: 10.0 (1.7) years] showed increased functional connectivity between the default mode network and right anterior cingulate gyrus (p < 0.01). Additional gains were noted at follow-up three months after the intervention, with greater functional connectivity between the dorsal attention network and precentral gyrus (p < 0.02). However, children with DCD + ADHD [18 male, 1 female; mean (SD) age: 10.0 (1.14) years] did not show brain changes following CO-OP. Conclusion For children with DCD, increased functional connectivity in networks associated with self-, emotion-, and attention-regulation may underlie motor skill improvements observed after CO-OP intervention. Modifications to the CO-OP protocol may be required to induce similar brain changes in children with DCD + ADHD. Impact This study provides neuroscientific evidence for the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach as an effective rehabilitation intervention to induce brain and behavioral changes in children with DCD. While children with DCD ± ADHD showed improved motor function after CO-OP, only children with DCD showed brain changes after intervention. Children with DCD showed increased functional connectivity in networks associated with self-, emotion-, and attention-regulation after the intervention. Treatment modifications may be required to induce similar brain changes in children with DCD + ADHD. Pediatricians are encouraged to refer children with DCD  with and without ADHD for CO-OP intervention to improve their motor skills.

scholarly journals Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haifa Akremi ◽  
Raphaël Hamel ◽  
Anne Dumas ◽  
Chantal Camden ◽  
Hélène Corriveau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Sequence Learning ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Motor Sequence Learning ◽  
Motor Sequence ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Limb Coordination ◽  
Coordination Disorder

AbstractEvidence-based therapeutic options for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) are scarce. This work explored the effects of cerebellar anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (atDCS) on three 48 h-apart motor sequence learning and upper limb coordination sessions in children with DCD. The results revealed that, as compared to a Sham intervention (n = 10), cerebellar atDCS (n = 10) did not meaningfully improve execution speed but tended to reduce the number of execution errors during motor sequence learning. However, cerebellar atDCS did neither meaningfully influence offline learning nor upper limb coordination, suggesting that atDCS’ effects are circumscribed to its application duration. These results suggest that cerebellar atDCS could have beneficial effects as a complementary therapeutic tool for children with DCD.

scholarly journals Does a physiotherapy programme of gross motor training influence motor function and activities of daily living in children presenting with developmental coordination disorder?

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonill S. Maharaj ◽  
Riona Lallie
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Motor Training ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Background: Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) lack motor coordination and have difficulty performing motor skills and activities of daily living. Research shows these children do not outgrow their motor difficulties and without intervention do not improve. Physiotherapy is relevant for these children, but due to limited clinical protocols for DCD the aim of this study was to determine the effect of a gross motor training programme for 6–12-year-old children with DCD.Methods: This randomised pre-test, post-test study recruited 64 children with scores of 15th percentile or below using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC). The children were divided equally into an intervention group receiving 8 weeks of gross motor training for core stability, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination with task-specific activities for 30 min per week, while the control group continued with general therapy and activities of daily living. The M-ABC and Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) were used to assess each child before and after 8 weeks.Results: Sixty children completed the study, with 43 males and 17 females (mean age 10.02 years, SD = 2.10). There were no adverse reactions to the programme and M-ABC scores for the intervention programme improved by 6.46%, ball skills (3.54%) and balance (4.80%) compared with the control (0.17%) and (0.15%), respectively. There were significant (p < 0.05) improvements in DCDQ scores, but teachers allocated lower scores than parents.Conclusion: This study supports 8 weeks of gross motor training which can be a beneficial intervention for physiotherapists to improve gross motor function for DCD.Keywords: Developmental, co-ordination, skills, motor

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