Physiotherapy for clumsy children: an evaluation study

Dev Med Child Neurol. 1994 Feb;36(2):143-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1994.tb11823.x.

Abstract

This study reports the findings of an effect-evaluation study of physiotherapy for clumsy children. 18 children were identified by school doctors as having poor motor co-ordination. They were followed for three months in order to exclude spontaneous improvement of motor problems; none spontaneously improved. Subsequently, these children were enrolled on a regular physiotherapy programme. Treatment was administered individually twice a week over three months. The effects of treatment for clumsy children appeared to be promising: important improvements were found on various motor skills. These benefits were maintained for a three-month period after the end of treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Skills
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychomotor Disorders / therapy*
  • Research Design