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Effects of a highly intensive balance therapy camp in children with developmental coordination disorder : an intervention protocol
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Background: Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) often (<87 %) experience postural control problems, impacting all levels of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) including their daily participation, self-esteem and mental health. Due to the multisystemic nature of postural control, comprehensive therapy should target all systems which is currently not the case. Highly intensive therapy is effective and commonly used in pediatric populations, but has not been explored yet to train postural control in children with DCD. Aims: To investigate the effects of a highly intensive functional balance therapy camp at all ICF levels in children with DCD. Methods and procedures: The effects on postural control, muscle activity, brain alterations, self-perceived competence, self-identified goals, gross motor activities and participation are evaluated. Participants are assessed pre- and post-intervention, including a 3 months follow-up. Forty-eight children with DCD, aged 6-12 years old, receive 40 h of comprehensive balance training. This intervention is fun, individually tailored, targets all postural control systems, implements different motor learning strategies and includes both individual and group activities. Conclusion: Novel insights into the effects of a highly intensive comprehensive balance therapy camp designed for children with DCD will be gained at all levels of the ICF.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Research in developmental disabilities. - New York, N.Y.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : 2024
ISSN
0891-4222
DOI
10.1016/J.RIDD.2024.104694
Volume/pages
147 (2024) , p. 1-13
Article Reference
104694
ISI
001200719400001
Pubmed ID
38382234
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UAntwerpen
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Understanding the heterogeneity of balance control in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder and its impact on motor performance: a synergistic approach using brain imaging, neuromechanics and functional assessments.
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Creation 02.05.2024
Last edited 16.05.2024
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