Quantitative monitoring of preterm motor development trajectory: A preliminary study

Introduction: Preterm children have an increased risk of motor difficulties, with prevalence three times greater than in the general population [1]. Mild motor deficits are difficult to timely identify and can have long-term consequences, compromising physical function, academic achievement, and other health outcomes [1]. Objective evaluation of each child's motor development progress can play a key role for the identification of deficits/delays, facilitating referral to early intervention programs.

Source: Gait and Posture - October 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: M.C. Bisi, M. Fabbri, M. Manfredini, R. stagni Source Type: research