Taping for Children With and Without Movement Clumsiness

The Effects of K-Tape on Walking Pattern, Muscle Activity, and Motor Performance in Children With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial

To investigate the effects of K Tape on walking pattern, muscle activity and motor performance in children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with DCD and typically developing children will need to score <16 percentile and >25 percentile, respectively, on MABC-2
• Study in mainstream schools
• No intellectual disabilities

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who are receiving regular treatments
• Demonstrate excessive disruptive behaviour
• Unable to follow instructions
• Any diagnosis of neurological, musculoskeletal or cognitive disorder that affects test performance