Reliability and Validity of the Trunk Control Measurement Scale in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

While trunk control is essential for daily activities and motor function, there is currently sparse information regarding the psychometric properties of the outcome measures used for assessing trunk control in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), characterized by proximal muscle weakness. The Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) was developed to assess trunk control in children with cerebral palsy. We aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the TCMS for children with DMD.

Sleep characteristics, early spontaneous movements, and developmental functioning in preterm infants in the early postnatal period.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the following: (i) sleep characteristics in preterm infants at 9-20 weeks of corrected age, and (ii) differences in early spontaneous movements and developmental functioning results between the groups based on some sleep characteristics.

Methods: Seventy-four preterm infants (36 female) were included. Sleep characteristics were assessed according to the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ).

Assessing Joint Hypermobility, Proprioception, and Developmental Functioning in Toddlers Born Preterm.

Objective: The aims of this study were to explore (i) the joint hypermobility, proprioception, and developmental functioning in toddlers born preterm, (ii) differences in the proprioception and developmental functioning between toddlers with and without joint hypermobility, and (iii) the relationship between them.

Materials And Methods: One hundred twelve toddlers born preterm between 24 and 42 months of age were included in this observational study. Beighton Score for joint hypermobility assess- ment and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III) for developmental functioning were applied in all toddlers born preterm; however, propriocep- tion assessment could be applied on 55 of 112 (49.

Early Spontaneous Movements and Sensory Processing in Preterm Infants.

Importance: Preterm infants are at higher risk of motor development abnormalities and sensory processing difficulties. Few studies have examined both movement development and sensory processing in the early months of life, and the results are controversial.

Objective: In this cross-sectional study, we investigated (1) differences in early spontaneous movements and sensory processing between preterm infants born at <32 wk gestation and those born at 32 to 36 wk gestation when they reached corrected (postterm) age 3 to 5 mo and (2) the relationship between early spontaneous movements and sensory processing.

Early motor repertoire and developmental function outcomes in infants with West syndrome: a case series.

Background: West syndrome (WS), also known as infantile spasm, is a rare form of severe epilepsy that begins during early infancy. This case series aimed to describe the early motor repertoire and examine the developmental function outcomes of infants with WS.

Case Descriptions: Three infants (one female) with WS were assessed for early motor repertoire using the General Movement Assessment (GMA) which determined General Movement Optimality Scores (GMOS) at 4 post-term weeks of age, and Motor Optimality Scores (MOS) at 12 post-term weeks of age.

Early spontaneous movements and spatiotemporal gait characteristics in preterm children.

This study aimed to analyze spatiotemporal gait characteristics of preterm children from 3 to 4 years of age according to different gestational age groups and to examine the relationship between the detailed general movements assessment and spatiotemporal gait characteristics. A total of 74 preterm children, 32 extremely preterm and very preterm (EP-VP, < 32 weeks gestational age) and 42 moderate to late preterm (MLP, 32 to < 37 weeks gestational age), were included in this prospective study, along with 38 term children. Early spontaneous movements of preterm children were assessed from videos at 9-20 weeks post-term according to the general movements assessment, which determines the Motor Optimality Score-Revised (MOS-R).

Sensory processing and sleep characteristics in preterm infants in the early period of life.

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the following: (i) differences in sensory processing and sleep characteristics between preterm infants born at < 32 weeks', vs. those born at ≥ 32 weeks' gestation; (ii) differences in sleep characteristics between preterm infants with typical vs. atypical sensory processing; and (iii) relationship between sensory processing and sleep characteristics in preterm infants at 3 months of age.

Early Spontaneous Movements and Upper Extremity Movement Score in Infants With all Narakas Types of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy.

Background: Obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is a birth injury that affects upper extremity performance. However, some children with OBPP might have central nervous system disorder or developmental disabilities. This study aimed to investigate (1) the early spontaneous movements using General Movements Assessment (GMA) in infants with OBPP according to the Narakas classification, (2) the differences from typical infants, and (3) the relationship between the GMA and the affected upper extremity movements score.

Developmental Functioning Outcomes in Infants With Cystic Fibrosis: A 24- to 36-Month Follow-Up Study.

Objective: This study aimed to examine early motor repertoire using Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) and later developmental functioning of infants with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Methods: Early motor repetoire was evaluated using Prechtl GMA, and developmental functioning was assessed using Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-Third Edition (Bayley-III) in infants with CF and their peers who were neurotypical, as the control group.

Results: Twelve infants with CF clinically stable and 12 infants who were neurotypical, with respective median post-term ages of 14 and 13 weeks, were assessed using GMA.

Early Spontaneous Movements and Postural Patterns in Infants With Extremely Low Birth Weight.

Background: Extremely-low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants are at high risk of morbidity, mortality, and long-term neurodevelopmental disorders. Evaluating infants' early spontaneous movements and postural patterns could facilitate the early detection of neurological dysfunction. This study aimed to analyze the results of global-and detailed-General Movements Assessment (GMA) in ELBW infants at a corrected age of three to five months and to compare with normal-birth-weight (NBW) infants.

The early spontaneous movements, and developmental functioning and sensory processing outcomes in toddlers born preterm: A prospective study.

Background: Preterm infants may present sensory processing difficulties as well as developmental disorders. However, studies investigating both early spontaneous movements, and later sensory processing and development functioning are limited.

Aims: To examine; (1) early spontaneous movements between the ages of 3 and 5 months, (2) the differences of sensory processing between the ages of 24 and 35 months in infants who had normal and aberrant fidgety movements between 3 and 5 months corrected age, and (3) the relationship between sensory processing and both early spontaneous movements and developmental functioning.

The Effects of Different Exteroceptive Experiences on the Early Motor Repertoire in Infants With Down Syndrome.

Objective: Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality in which muscle tone, motor development, and sensory systems are affected. The objectives of this study were to examine the changes in movements and postures of 3- to 5-month-old infants with Down syndrome and infants who were neurotypical controls during exposure to a rough-textured surface and to compare the differences occurring before and during an exteroceptive condition that was different between the 2 groups.

Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, participants were 20 infants with Down syndrome (8 female infants; age range = 10-18 weeks, mean [SD] = 12 weeks 2 days [2 weeks 2 days]) and 20 age-matched infants with typical development (8 female infants; age range = 9-17 weeks, mean (SD) = 12 weeks 6 days [1 week 5 days]).

The general movements assessment and effects of an early intervention in an infant with Cri du chat syndrome: a case report.

Background: Cri du chat syndrome (CdCS) is a rare orphan genetic disorder. Infants with CdCS have a neurodevelopmental dysfunction, but there are limited studies on their spontaneous movements or effect of the early interventions in children with CdCS. This study aimed to describe early spontaneous movements and investigate the effects of an early intervention in an infant with the CdCS.

General Movements and Developmental Functioning in an Individual with Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata within the First Months of the Life: A Case Report.

Aims: Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder. Individuals with RCDP have a wide range of neurodevelopmental outcomes, but there are limited descriptions of their early motor development before 5 months of age. This study aimed to describe in detail the age-specific spontaneous movements and examine the developmental functioning in an individual with RCDP.

Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth.

Background: Participation in daily activities provides many opportunities for children with and without disabilities to improve cognitive, physical and communication abilities; to develop social relationships and to promote adaptive behaviours. The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Participation Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) in Turkish children and youth with and without a disability.

Methods: A total of 410 parents of children with (n = 232) and without (n = 178) disabilities, aged 5-17 years, were included in this study.

The forgotten sixth sense in cerebral palsy: do we have enough evidence for proprioceptive treatment?

The aim of this study was to evaluate the proprioception treatment approaches as well as to investigate the effect of these approaches in individuals with Cerebral Palsy. A systematic review was performed using American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Methodology. PubMed, PEDro, ScienceDirect, The Cochrane Library, Scopus and Web of Science database were searched.