Effects of Baduanjin on motor function in children with developmental coordination disorders: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) exhibit a range of challenges in both gross and fine motor skills, characterised by sluggish and awkward movements. Additionally, they experience deficits in balance and coordination. Without appropriate intervention, these difficulties may endure into adolescence and adulthood, impacting various facets of their daily lives, including learning, social interactions and recreational activities.

Methods and analysis

Employing a randomised controlled trial design, 60 children diagnosed with DCD will be randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group will receive Baduanjin training in addition to health education, while the control group will undergo health education alone. Following an 8-week

SUBMITTER: Gao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624779 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature