Low-cost virtual reality intervention program for children with developmental coordination disorder: A pilot feasibility study

Tal Ashkenazi; Patrice L. Weiss; Danielle Orian; Yocheved Laufer

doi:10.1097/PEP.0b013e3182a74398

Low-cost virtual reality intervention program for children with developmental coordination disorder: A pilot feasibility study

Tal Ashkenazi, Patrice L. Weiss, Danielle Orian, Yocheved Laufer

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PURPOSE: To explore the feasibility of using a low-cost, off-the-shelf virtual reality (VR) game to treat young children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and to determine the effect of this intervention on motor function. METHODS: Nine children, aged 4 to 6 years, referred to physical therapy because of suspected DCD participated in 10 game-based intervention sessions. OUTCOME MEASURES: Outcome measures included Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (M-ABC-2), the DCD Questionnaire (DCD-Q), the 6-minute walk test, and 10-m walk test. RESULTS: Statistically significant changes were observed in the total standard score (P = .024) and the balance subscore (P = .012) of the M-ABC-2 and in the DCD-Q (P < .05). The children seemed to be motivated and to enjoy the interaction with the VR environment. CONCLUSION: VR games seemed to be beneficial in improving the children's motor function.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	467-473
Number of pages	7
Journal	Pediatric Physical Therapy
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0b013e3182a74398
State	Published - 2013

Keywords

Child
Developmental coordination disorder
Postural balance
Video games
Virtual reality therapy
Walking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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