Fitball Program Versus Task-oriented Motor Program on Improving Postural Control in Developmental Coordination Disorder

The Effectiveness of Fitball Program Versus Task-oriented Motor Program on Improving Postural Control and Motor Proficiency in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often have poor postural control and motor skills that affect their activities of daily living and participation in school activities. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of fitball training versus task-oriented motor training for children with DCD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of DCD according to DSM-IV criteria
• Poor motor skills (Movement Assessment Battery for Children score <15 percentile, or any two or more of subtests in BOT II < 1.5 SD)
• aged between 6-12 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• have attended treatment for motor problems in the previous 6 months
• any major co-morbid medical / neurological / sensory problems such as moderate to severe mental disability, profound visual or hearing impairment, severe sensory problems, or had any major behavioral problems.