Efficacy of a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Program to Improve Motor Control in Infants Born Prematurely

Girolami, Gay L.; Campbell, Suzann K.

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“…31 The TIMP has been shown to be valid as an outcome measure in three clinical trials involving intervention in the NICU. 32-34 Infants were assessed with the TIMP at 32 and 34 weeks PMA by a pediatric occupational therapist blind to group assignment. The evaluator studied the TIMP user’s manual, watched the self-instructional program on the TIMP which has been shown to produce reliable scoring, and practiced application of the test with infants born full term and infants born preterm at a variety of postmenstrual ages (PMA) over a 2-month period.…”

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Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Valizadeh¹,

Sanaeefar²,

Hosseini³

et al. 2017

J Caring Sci

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Introduction: Although the survival rate of infants born preterm has increased, the prevalence of developmental problems and motor disorders among this population of infants remains the same. This study investigated the effect of physical activity programs in and out of water on motor performance and neuromuscular development of infants born preterm and had induced immobility by mechanical ventilation. Methods: This study was carried out in Al-Zahra hospital, Tabriz. 76 premature infants were randomly assigned into four groups. One group received daily passive range of motion to all extremities based on the Moyer-Mileur protocol. Hydrotherapy group received exercises for shoulders and pelvic area in water every other day. A combination group received physical activity programs in and out of water on alternating days. Infants in a containment group were held in a fetal position. Duration of study was two weeks ‘from 32 through 33 weeks post menstrual age (PMA). Motor outcomes were measured by the Test of Infant Motor Performance. Neuromuscular developmental was assessed by New Ballard scale and leg recoil and Ankle dorsiflexion items from Dubowitz scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 13. Results: TIMP and neuromuscular scores improved in all groups. Motor performance did not differ between groups at 34 weeks PMA. Postural tone of leg recoil was significantly higher in physical activity groups post intervention. Conclusion: Physical activities and containment didn’t have different effects on motor performance in infants born preterm. Leg recoil of neuromuscular development items was affected by physical activity programs.

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Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Valizadeh¹,

Sanaeefar²,

Hosseini³

et al. 2017

J Caring Sci

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“…Our aims in the early physiotherapy programme based on NDT principles were positioning, normal postural control and facilitation of movement reactions with particular handling positions, and improvement of functional motor development while providing symmetrical middle line orientation, increasing normal movement of extremities, increasing sensory input including proprioception and tactile stimulation23 30…”

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“…The family was checked on a weekly basis to determine whether they had applied the home programme correctly 23 30…”

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“…The early physiotherapy period includes approaches that begin with the neonatal period and continue until the 12th month 23. Early physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices are preferred in disability situations conditioned by physical, mental, sense perception and cognitive problems caused by prenatal, natal or postnatal reasons 23.…”

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“…Early physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices are preferred in disability situations conditioned by physical, mental, sense perception and cognitive problems caused by prenatal, natal or postnatal reasons 23. It is reported that early physiotherapy can generally be effective thanks to brain plasticity and quick learning skills.…”

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The results of early physiotherapy on a child with incontinentia pigmenti with encephalocele

Kara

Mutlu²,

Günel³

2010

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SummaryThis study aimed to exhibit the effects of early physiotherapy and discusses post-treatment results on a patient with incontinentia pigmenti (IP) with encephalocele. Physiotherapy evaluations of the child included cognitive, fine and gross motor development assessed with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development -Third Edition (Bayley-III), disability level with the gross motor function classification system, gross motor function with the gross motor function measurement (GMFM), and tonus evaluation with the Modified Ashworth Scale. The child was included in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme based on neurodevelopmental treatment three times a week. Although cognitive and motor development according to Bayley-III improved in the present case, motor and cognitive retardation became more apparent with growth. GMFM results indicated a large improvement from 5.88% to 47.73%. Presentation of this case shows the significance of early physiotherapy in this first study on physiotherapy for IP during the early rehabilitation process. BACKGROUND

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Does a parent-administrated early motor intervention influence general movements and movement character at 3 months of age in infants born preterm?

Fjørtoft

Ustad

Follestad

et al. 2017

Early Human Development

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No evidence was found in this RCT to suggest that an intervention at 34 to 37weeks gestational age has a significant effect on the fidgety movements or overall movement character of preterm infants. This is in line with the assumption that absent fidgety movements and an abnormal movement character are due to permanent brain injury and are therefore good predictors for later neurological impairments.

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Efficacy of a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Program to Improve Motor Control in Infants Born Prematurely

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Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The results of early physiotherapy on a child with incontinentia pigmenti with encephalocele

Does a parent-administrated early motor intervention influence general movements and movement character at 3 months of age in infants born preterm?

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