The objective of this case series was to examine the potential of the Otteroo as a tool to support physical therapy intervention in infants with or at risk for developmental disability. The Otteroo is a float with potential for use in aquatic therapy sessions or as part of a home exercise program. By tracking the amount of use and caregiver perception of the child's response, we aimed to generate an understanding of the Otteroo's potential as a family-based adjunct to physical therapy.
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September 2013
Background: Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) demonstrate difficulty with feedforward motor control and use varied compensatory strategies.
Purpose: To examine gross motor function changes following strength training in a child with motor control difficulties.
Case Description: A girl aged 6 years 11 months, with apraxia and hypotonia, and demonstrating motor delays consistent with DCD.