A Comparative Efficacy To Analyse The Effect Of Structured Therapy And Dual Task Training On Gait Among Pediatric Population With Developmental Coordination Disorder - An Experimental Study.

Aneri Patwari; Bharti Prajapati; Krupa Panchal

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.83021

A Comparative Efficacy To Analyse The Effect Of Structured Therapy And Dual Task Training On Gait Among Pediatric Population With Developmental Coordination Disorder - An Experimental Study.

Author(s)	Dr. Aneri Patwari, Bharti Prajapati, Krupa Panchal
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by poor motor coordination, balance deficits, and gait abnormalities that interfere with daily activities and participation. Physiotherapy interventions such as structured therapy and dual-task training are commonly used to improve gait performance in children with DCD Methodology: A 40 participates comparative experimental study will be conducted among children diagnosed with DCD. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups. Group A will receive structured therapy focusing gait exercises, while Group B will receive dual-task training combining motor and cognitive tasks during walking asseses by DGI. Both groups will undergo intervention for a specified duration. Gait parameters will be assessed before and after treatment using standardized outcome measures. Result: Both interventions are expected to improve gait performance; however, dual-task training may demonstrate greater improvements in gait speed, balance, stride length, and functional mobility due to enhanced cognitive-motor integration (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study aims to determine the more effective intervention for improving gait in children with DCD. The findings may assist physiotherapists in selecting evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to enhance mobility and functional independence in the pediatric population.
Keywords	Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), structured therapy, dualtask training, gait, pediatric rehabilitation, physiotherapy.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.83021

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