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Taylor & Francis (Routledge), Journal of Motor Behavior, 3(47), p. 246-255

DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2014.974495

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

Journal article published in 2014 by Ewa Gajewska, Ewa Barańska, Magdalena Sobieska ORCID, Jerzy Moczko
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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.