Effects of Martial Arts Intervention in Children and Young People with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): A Systematic Review

Based on the included studies, MA interventions demonstrate potential as an effective motor intervention approach for children and adolescents with DCD. Findings consistently indicated significant improvements in motor competence, balance, muscle strength, and coordination, with additional benefits observed in cognitive and psychosocial domains and no reported adverse effects.

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Children
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2026-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.3390/children13020282
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Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Effects of Martial Arts Intervention in Children and Young People with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): A Systematic Review

David Catela, Marco Branco, Cristiana Mercê, Beatriz Rosa et al.
Children
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Effects of Martial Arts Intervention in Children and Young People with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): A Systematic Review

David Catela, Marco Branco, Cristiana Mercê, Beatriz Rosa, Beatriz Olhos
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Abstract

Based on the included studies, MA interventions demonstrate potential as an effective motor intervention approach for children and adolescents with DCD. Findings consistently indicated significant improvements in motor competence, balance, muscle strength, and coordination, with additional benefits observed in cognitive and psychosocial domains and no reported adverse effects.

ChildrenVol. 13(2)
University of Lisbon (PT), Life Quality Research Centre (PT), Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (PT)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 52%
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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