Longitudinal Development of Segmental Trunk Control in Full Term and Preterm Infants- a Pilot Study: Part I

Tamis W. Pin; Penelope B. Butler; Hon Ming Cheung; Sandra Lai Fong Shum

doi:10.1080/17518423.2019.1648580

Longitudinal Development of Segmental Trunk Control in Full Term and Preterm Infants- a Pilot Study: Part I

Tamis W. Pin (Corresponding Author), Penelope B. Butler, Hon Ming Cheung, Sandra Lai Fong Shum

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Abstract

Purpose: No previous study examined trunk control development in preterm infants. The present study examined the longitudinal development of segmental trunk control from 4 to 12 months of (corrected) age in preterm infants in comparison with full-term infants. Methods: Thirty-one preterm infants and 30 full-term infants were recruited. All infants were tested monthly using the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale at 4, 8 and 12 months of age. Results: Segmental trunk control development was significantly delayed in the preterm infants. Statistically significant positive correlations were found between trunk control status and gross motor skills. Conclusion: This was first study showing that segmental trunk control development was significantly different in preterm infants. Segmental trunk control and gross motor performance were coupled in young infants. A dual focus on training upright trunk control and specific motor skills may maximise therapy outcomes for infants with motor delay.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	185-192
Number of pages	8
Journal	Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2019.1648580
Publication status	Published - 2 Apr 2020

Keywords

child development
Infant
motor skills
postural balance
premature

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Rehabilitation
Developmental Neuroscience

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