The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-12
SponsorUniversity of Tartu

About this trial

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the changes in emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of children aged 7-12 following a playful physiotherapy intervention. The study focused on the potential effects of a play- and body-based intervention on children's daily functioning, based on parent-reported assessments

The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]:

Participants will be evaluated based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and KIDSCREEN-27 before and after the playful physiotherapy intervention programme.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 5-12 years;

Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings;

Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for participation;

Ability to participate in movement- and play-based activities in a group format;

Disqualifiers

Acute or chronic medical condition that prevents active participation;

Severe cognitive or sensory impairment that prevents understanding of activities or safe participation;

Situations in which the child's participation may disrupt group functioning or compromise safety.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Playful physiotherapy programme

Treatment groups

25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators