Characteristics of general movements in preterm infants assessed by computer-based video analysis.

Background: Previous evidence suggests that the variability of the spatial center of infant movements, calculated by computer-based video analysis software, can identify fidgety general movements (GMs) and predict cerebral palsy.

Aim: To evaluate whether computer-based video analysis quantifies specific characteristics of normal fidgety movements as opposed to writhing general movements.

Methods: A longitudinal study design was applied.

Very low birth weight infants in China: the predictive value of the motor repertoire at 3 to 5months for the motor performance at 12months.

Background: Studies on motor performance and its early markers are rare in China, especially in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.

Objective: Apart from the assessment of the inter-scorer agreement, we aimed to analyze to what extent the motor repertoire at 10 to 18weeks postterm was related to neonatal complications, and gross and fine motor performance at 12months after term.

Study Design: Exploratory prospective study.