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Longitudinal Development of Segmental Trunk Control in Full Term and Preterm Infants- a Pilot Study: Part I

Tamis W Pin1, Penelope B Butler2, Hon-Ming Cheung3

  • 1The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|July 27, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Preterm infants show delayed segmental trunk control development compared to full-term infants. Early intervention focusing on trunk control and motor skills is crucial for improving outcomes in infants with motor delays.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Motor Control Research
  • Neonatal Development

Background:

  • Segmental trunk control is crucial for infant motor development.
  • Limited research exists on trunk control development in preterm infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To longitudinally examine segmental trunk control development in preterm infants compared to full-term infants.
  • To assess trunk control from 4 to 12 months corrected age.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited 31 preterm and 30 full-term infants.
  • Utilized the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control and Alberta Infant Motor Scale monthly.
  • Tested infants at 4, 8, and 12 months corrected age.

Main Results:

  • Preterm infants exhibited significantly delayed segmental trunk control.
  • Positive correlations were observed between trunk control and gross motor skills.
  • Segmental trunk control and gross motor performance are coupled in infants.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first study demonstrating significantly different segmental trunk control development in preterm infants.
  • Therapeutic interventions should integrate training of upright trunk control and specific motor skills.
  • A dual-focus approach may optimize therapy outcomes for infants with motor delays.

Keywords:
Infantchild developmentmotor skillspostural balancepremature

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