Performance on Functional Strength Measurement and Muscle Power Sprint Test confirm poor anaerobic capacity in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 115-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy F.M. Aertssen ◽  
Gillian D. Ferguson ◽  
Bouwien C.M. Smits-Engelsman
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Power ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Strength Measurement ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals Effectiveness Of Two Task-Oriented Interventions Over Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Motor Performance In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6399-6403
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Group A ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Field-Based Tests of Strength and Anaerobic Capacity Used in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 1825-1851
Author(s):  
Wendy Aertssen ◽  
Dorothee Jelsma ◽  
Bouwien Smits-Engelsman
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Abstract Objective Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) are reported to have lower levels of strength and anaerobic capacity. The purpose of this study was to (1) identify field-based tests for strength and anaerobic capacity used in studies comparing children with DCD and children who were typically developing (TD), (2) examine the methodological quality of studies reporting psychometric properties and rate the psychometric properties of the examined test, and (3) summarize available evidence by combining the methodological quality of the studies and the quality of the psychometric properties of the test. Methods An electronic search was conducted in July 2019 in 4 electronic databases. For purpose 1, primary studies were included with no exclusion of study design in which children aged 4 to 18 years with DCD were compared with children who were TD on strength and/or anaerobic capacity measures. For purpose 2, primary studies were included with no exclusion of study design in which a psychometric property was investigated. The Consensus-Based Standards for Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the 34 studies and rate the psychometric properties of the tests used. Results Hand-held dynamometer, bent knee push-up, vertical jump, standing long-jump, functional strength measurement, fitness test, and test battery can be recommended for TD, and the shuttle run item of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition and 10 m × 5 m sprints (straight and slalom) can be recommended for DCD. Conclusion Information regarding psychometric properties of field-based tests for strength and anaerobic capacity in children with DCD is lacking. Impact Information about the psychometric properties of field-based tests for strength and anaerobic capacity in children with DCD is lacking. More information is available on TD children, but it is also not complete; information regarding validity and responsiveness, especially, is missing. When using measures in children with DCD, it is important to keep in mind this lack of evidence for the validity and reliability of the outcomes for this target group.

Number Acuity of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Gomez ◽  
Manuela Piazza ◽  
Antoinette Jobert ◽  
Ghislaine Dehaene ◽  
Stanislas Dehaene ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Coordination Disorder
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