Rationale, design and methods for a randomised and controlled trial of the impact of virtual reality games on motor competence, physical activity, and mental health in children with developmental coordination disorder

Background: A healthy start to life requires adequate motor development and physical activity participation. Currently 5-15% of children have impaired motor development without any obvious disorder. These children are at greater risk of obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, low social confidence and p...

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Main Authors: Straker, Leon, Campbell, Amity, Jensen, Lynn, Metcalf, Debbie, Smith, Anne, Abbott, R., Pollock, Clare, Piek, Jan
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21759