Motor imagery as a cognitive mechanism in interventions for children with developmental coordination disorder: a narrative review - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Motor imagery as a cognitive mechanism in interventions for children with developmental coordination disorder: a narrative review
Clinical Scorecard: Cognitive Mechanisms of Motor Imagery in Therapeutic Approaches for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Narrative Review
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Key Mechanisms
Disruptions in cognitive processes underpinning motor control, including internal modeling, motor planning, and predictive control.
Target Population
Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Care Setting
Clinical and therapeutic environments focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders.
Key Highlights
DCD affects 5% to 20% of children, leading to significant motor impairments.
Motor Imagery (MI) may enhance motor performance by engaging cognitive mechanisms.
Structured MI interventions combined with action observation show promising effects.
MI can promote neuroplasticity and support the perception-action cycle.
Future research should standardize methodologies and explore technology-augmented interventions.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess motor coordination difficulties and cognitive impairments in children.
Management
Implement MI-based interventions to enhance motor learning and cognitive engagement.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate improvements in motor performance and daily living activities.
Risks
Limited direct causal evidence for MI's effectiveness in improving functional outcomes.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Children diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).
MI-based interventions may lead to functional improvements by targeting cognitive deficits.
Clinical Best Practices
Incorporate cognitive strategies in motor training for children with DCD.
Utilize action observation alongside MI for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
Focus on personalized and ecologically valid intervention protocols.
