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RESEARCH ARTICLES

Motor Performance in the Third, Not the Second Month, Predicts Further Motor Development

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Pages 246-255 | Received 16 May 2014, Accepted 29 Sep 2014, Published online: 21 Nov 2014
 

Abstract

ABSTRACT. The aim was to verify if motor performance at second or third month of life better predicts further development. The global motor development was assessed by a neurologist and by a physiotherapist in 111 children at 2, 3, 6, and 9 months. At 2 and 3 months a physiotherapist also performed the assessment of qualitative elements. The physiotherapeutic assessment in the third month showed higher compatibility with the neurological assessment. Proper motor performance at third month could ensure the level of at least 7 months in the ninth month of life. Qualitative score above 7 of 15 points in the third month ensured proper development in ninth month. Third month of life is a better predictor of further motor development.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors thank Dr. Piotr Jakubowski for the language assistance provided in the preparation of this article.

FUNDING

The study was conducted under a research grant of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education KBN N N404269639.

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