Can active video games enhance motor coordination in children with developmental coordination disorder?

L Straker; A Campbell; E Howie; Anne Smith; J Piek; L Jensen; Clare Pollock

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3523

Can active video games enhance motor coordination in children with developmental coordination disorder?

L Straker, A Campbell, E Howie, Anne Smith, J Piek, L Jensen, Clare Pollock

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Abstract

Background: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common paediatric disorder linked with poorer physical and mental health outcomes for children. Traditional interventions are often therapist-time intensive. New video game technology requiring whole limb or body movement had been suggested as a means of encouraging children with DCD to practice movement and thus improve their coordination. However, whether active video game use at home can enhance motor coordination for children with DCD by encouraging appropriate movement is unknown.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine if use of active video games in a home context could improve motor coordination in children with DCD.

Original language	English
Pages	e680
Number of pages	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3523
Publication status	Published - May 2015
Externally published	Yes
Event	World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015 - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 1 May 2015 → 4 May 2015 https://www.wcpt.org/wcpt2015

Conference

Conference	World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015
Abbreviated title	WCPT Congress 2015
Country/Territory	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	1/05/15 → 4/05/15
Internet address	https://www.wcpt.org/wcpt2015

Keywords

Electronic games
Motor skill
Motion analysis

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