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Is Wii-based motor training better than task-specific matched training for children with developmental coordination disorder? A randomized controlled trial
Cavalcante Neto, Jorge Lopes Steenbergen, Bert Wilson, Peter Zamunér, Antonio Roberto Tudella, Eloisa
Cavalcante Neto, Jorge Lopes
Steenbergen, Bert
Wilson, Peter
Zamunér, Antonio Roberto
Tudella, Eloisa
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) the effects of Wii-training compared with task-specific matched training (TST).
Material and methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 32 children having DCD, aged 7–10 years. Children were randomly assigned to the Wii or task-specific training. Both interventions consisted of 16, 60-min sessions over an 8-week period. The primary outcome measure of movement skill was the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2), administered by blinded assessors. Measures included total standard scores (TSS), manual dexterity, aiming/catching, and balance component scores.
Results: From pre- to post-test, both groups improved significantly on TSS and balance after intervention. The Wii intervention group also improved on manual dexterity. Neither group improved significantly on aiming/catching.
Conclusions: Both the Wii and task-specific training improved overall motor performance and balance. On other MABC-2 component scores, treatment effects differed between groups: Task-specific training had more pronounced effects on balance skills, while Wii training had slightly stronger treatment effects than task-specific training on manual dexterity. It was concluded that task-specific training affords stronger benefits for general motor skill than Wii-based training. Whether Wii training can promote clinically significant benefits for upper-limb function remains to be seen.
Trial Registration: This study is registered in a clinical trials registry platform (Protocol: RBR-89YDGJ). Available on the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry <http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/>
Keywords
motor skills disorders, virtual reality, rehabilitation, innovative therapy, motor performance
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Disability and Rehabilitation
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Volume
42
Issue
18
Page Range
2611-2620
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ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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All rights reserved
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