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Hauck, Janet L., Isabella T. Felzer-Kim, and Kathryn L. Gwizdala. "Early Movement Matters: Interplay of Physical Activity and Motor Skill Development in Infants With Down Syndrome." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 37, no. 2 (April 1, 2020): 160–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2019-0012.

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This longitudinal study investigated monthly motor development and physical activity (PA) of infants with and without Down syndrome. Gross and fine motor skills (Bayley Scales of Infant Development-III) and PA (accelerometer) were assessed in 35 infants at eight time points during infancy. A multivariate mixed model identified time points when motor scores diverged between the groups. In infants with Down syndrome, bivariate correlations between monthly PA and motor changes were calculated, and multivariate analysis of variance probed the influence of early PA on motor-skill timing. Results indicate that differences in gross and fine motor skills first emerge at 2 and 4 months, respectively. In infants with Down syndrome, gross motor and PA changes between 4 and 6 months were positively correlated. Infants more active than the mean at 2 or 3 months achieved several prone and sitting skills earlier. These results highlight the adaptability of early infancy and the importance of early intervention.

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Lee, Hui-Min, and James Cole Galloway. "Early Intensive Postural and Movement Training Advances Head Control in Very Young Infants." Physical Therapy 92, no. 7 (July 1, 2012): 935–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110196.

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Background Daily experiences are thought to play an important role in motor development during infancy. There are limited studies on the effect of postural and movement experiences on head control. Objective The purpose of this study was to quantify the effects of postural and movement experiences on head control through a comprehensive set of measurements beginning when infants were 1 month old. Design This was a prospective, longitudinal, 2-cohort study. Methods Twenty-two full-term infants who were healthy were randomly assigned to either a training group or a control group. Infants were observed every other week from 1 to 4 months of age. Head control was assessed using a standardized developmental assessment tool, the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP), as well as behavioral coding and kinematics of infants' head postures and movements in a supported sitting position. Caregivers performed at least 20 minutes of daily postural and movement activities (training group), or social interaction (control group) for 4 weeks. Results The training group had higher TIMP scores on head control–related items during the training period and after training stopped compared with the control group. Starting from the during training phase, the training group infants had their heads in a vertical and midline position longer compared with the control group infants. After training stopped, the training group infants actively moved their heads forward more often and for larger distances. Limitations The experiences outside daily training were not monitored, and the results may be specific to the experimental setup for infants with typical development. Conclusions Young infants are able to take advantage of postural and movement experiences to rapidly advance their head control as early as 4 to 6 weeks of postnatal life. Infant positioning, caregiver handling, and caregiver-infant interactions were likely contributing factors. This database of comprehensive measures may be useful in future trials focused on head control in infants with special needs.

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van Wijk, Renske M., Maaike Pelsma, Catharina G. M. Groothuis-Oudshoorn, Maarten J. IJzerman, Leo A. van Vlimmeren, and Magda M. Boere-Boonekamp. "Response to Pediatric Physical Therapy in Infants With Positional Preference and Skull Deformation." Physical Therapy 94, no. 9 (September 1, 2014): 1262–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20130304.

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Background Pediatric physical therapy seems to reduce skull deformation in infants with positional preference. However, not all infants show improvement. Objective The study objective was to determine which infant and parent characteristics were related to responses to pediatric physical therapy in infants who were 2 to 4 months old and had positional preference, skull deformation, or both. Design This was a prospective cohort study. Methods Infants who were 2 to 4 months old and had positional preference, skull deformation, or both were recruited by pediatric physical therapists at the start of pediatric physical therapy. The primary outcome was a good response or a poor response (moderate or severe skull deformation) at 4.5 to 6.5 months of age. Potential predictors for responses to pediatric physical therapy were assessed at baseline with questionnaires, plagiocephalometry, and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses with a stepwise backward elimination method were performed. Results A total of 657 infants participated in the study. At follow-up, 364 infants (55.4%) showed a good response to therapy, and 293 infants (44.6%) showed a poor response. Multiple logistic regression analysis resulted in the identification of several significant predictors for a poor response to pediatric physical therapy at baseline: starting therapy after 3 months of age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.50, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]=1.04–2.17), skull deformation (plagiocephaly [aOR=2.64, 95% CI=1.67–4.17] or brachycephaly [aOR=3.07, 95% CI=2.09–4.52]), and a low parental satisfaction score (aOR=2.64, 95% CI=1.67–4.17). A low parental satisfaction score indicates low parental satisfaction with the infant's head shape. Limitations Information about pediatric physical therapy was collected retrospectively and included general therapy characteristics. Because data were collected retrospectively, no adjustment in therapy for individual participants could be made. Conclusions Several predictors for responses to pediatric physical therapy in infants who were 2 to 4 months old and had positional preference, skull deformation, or both were identified. Health care professionals can use these predictors in daily practice to provide infants with more individualized therapy, resulting in a better chance for a good outcome.

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Marinela, Rata. "Early Physical Therapy Intervention in Infant Hip Dysplasia." Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 76 (April 2013): 729–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.04.195.

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Dusing, Stacey C., Theresa Izzo, Leroy R. Thacker, and James Cole Galloway. "Postural Complexity Influences Development in Infants Born Preterm With Brain Injury: Relating Perception-Action Theory to 3 Cases." Physical Therapy 94, no. 10 (October 1, 2014): 1508–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140023.

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Background and Purpose Perception-action theory suggests a cyclical relationship between movement and perceptual information. In this case series, changes in postural complexity were used to quantify an infant's action and perception during the development of early motor behaviors. Case Description Three infants born preterm with periventricular white matter injury were included. Outcomes Longitudinal changes in postural complexity (approximate entropy of the center of pressure), head control, reaching, and global development, measured with the Test of Infant Motor Performance and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, were assessed every 0.5 to 3 months during the first year of life. All 3 infants demonstrated altered postural complexity and developmental delays. However, the timing of the altered postural complexity and the type of delays varied among the infants. For infant 1, reduced postural complexity or limited action while learning to control her head in the midline position may have contributed to her motor delay. However, her ability to adapt her postural complexity eventually may have supported her ability to learn from her environment, as reflected in her relative cognitive strength. For infant 2, limited early postural complexity may have negatively affected his learning through action, resulting in cognitive delay. For infant 3, an increase in postural complexity above typical levels was associated with declining neurological status. Discussion Postural complexity is proposed as a measure of perception and action in the postural control system during the development of early behaviors. An optimal, intermediate level of postural complexity supports the use of a variety of postural control strategies and enhances the perception-action cycle. Either excessive or reduced postural complexity may contribute to developmental delays in infants born preterm with white matter injury.

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Van Hus, Janeline W. P., Martine Jeukens-Visser, Karen Koldewijn, Loekie Van Sonderen, Joke H. Kok, Frans Nollet, and Aleid G. Van Wassenaer-Leemhuis. "Comparing Two Motor Assessment Tools to Evaluate Neurobehavioral Intervention Effects in Infants With Very Low Birth Weight at 1 Year." Physical Therapy 93, no. 11 (November 1, 2013): 1475–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20120460.

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Background Infants with very low birth weight (VLBW) are at increased risk for motor deficits, which may be reduced by early intervention programs. For detection of motor deficits and to monitor intervention, different assessment tools are available. It is important to choose tools that are sensitive to evaluate the efficacy of intervention on motor outcome. Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the Psychomotor Developmental Index (PDI) of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development–Dutch Second Edition (BSID-II-NL) in their ability to evaluate effects of an early intervention, provided by pediatric physical therapists, on motor development in infants with VLBW at 12 months corrected age (CA). Design This was a secondary study in which data collected from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) were used. Methods At 12 months CA, 116 of 176 infants with VLBW participating in an RCT on the effect of the Infant Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Program were assessed with both the AIMS and the PDI. Intervention effects on the AIMS and PDI were compared. Results Corrected for baseline differences, significant intervention effects were found for AIMS and PDI scores. The highest effect size was for the AIMS subscale sit. A significant reduction of abnormal motor development in the intervention group was found only with the AIMS. Limitations No Dutch norms are available for the AIMS. Conclusions The responsiveness of the AIMS to detect intervention effects was better than that of the PDI. Therefore, caution is recommended in monitoring infants with VLBW only with the PDI, and the use of both the AIMS and the Bayley Scales of Infant Development is advised when evaluating intervention effects on motor development at 12 months CA.

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Syrengelas, Dimitrios, Vassiliki Kalampoki, Paraskevi Kleisiouni, Vassiliki Manta, Stavros Mellos, Roser Pons, George P. Chrousos, and Tania Siahanidou. "Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) Performance of Greek Preterm Infants: Comparisons With Full-Term Infants of the Same Nationality and Impact of Prematurity-Related Morbidity Factors." Physical Therapy 96, no. 7 (July 1, 2016): 1102–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140494.

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Abstract Background Only a few studies have been conducted with the objective of creating norms of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) for the assessment of gross motor development of preterm infants. The AIMS performance of preterm infants has been compared with that of the Canadian norms of full-term infants, but not with that of full-term infants of the same nationality. Moreover, the possible impact of prematurity-related morbidity factors on AIMS performance is unknown. Objectives The aims of this study were: (1) to evaluate AIMS trajectory in a large population of Greek preterm infants and create norms, (2) to compare it with the AIMS trajectory of Greek full-term infants, and (3) to examine the possible influence of neonatal morbidity on AIMS scores in the preterm sample. Design This was a cross-sectional study. Methods Mean AIMS scores were compared, per month (1–19), between 403 preterm infants (≤32 weeks of age, corrected for prematurity) and 1,038 full-term infants. In preterm infants, the association of AIMS scores with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) of grade ≤III, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and sepsis was assessed by hierarchical regression analysis. Results Alberta Infant Motor Scale scores were significantly lower in preterm infants than in full-term infants. Mean AIMS scores in preterm infants were significantly associated with RDS (b=−1.93; 95% CI=−2.70, −1.16), IVH (b=−0.97; 95% CI=−1.69, −0.25), and ROP (b=−1.12; 95% CI=−1.99, −0.24) but not with BPD or sepsis in hierarchical regression analysis. Conclusions Alberta Infant Motor Scale norms were created for Greek preterm infants. This study confirms that AIMS trajectories of preterm infants are below those of full-term infants of the same nationality. The influence of morbidity factors, including RDS, IVH, and ROP, should be taken into account when administering the AIMS in preterm infants.

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Dusing, Stacey C., Jennifer C. Burnsed, Shaaron E. Brown, Amy D. Harper, Karen D. Hendricks-Munoz, Richard D. Stevenson, Leroy R. Thacker, and Rebecca M. Molinini. "Efficacy of Supporting Play Exploration and Early Development Intervention in the First Months of Life for Infants Born Very Preterm: 3-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol." Physical Therapy 100, no. 8 (April 24, 2020): 1343–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa077.

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Abstract Objective The aim of this project is to study the effect of a physical therapist intervention provided in the first months of life on developmental outcomes of infants born very preterm. Secondary aims are to investigate the impact of intervention timing on the efficacy and impact of the intervention on infants with and without cerebral palsy. Methods This study is a multisite longitudinal controlled trial comparing developmental outcomes from infants in the Supporting Play, Exploration, and Early Development Intervention (SPEEDI)_Late or SPEEDI_Early group to a usual care group. Settings are urban Urban and rural areas surrounding 2 academic medical centers. There will be 90 preterm infants enrolled in this study born at <29 weeks of gestation. SPEEDI is a developmental intervention provided by collaboration between a physical therapist and parent to support a child’s motor and cognitive development. The primary outcome measure is the Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development Cognitive and Gross Motor Scaled Scores. Secondary measures include behavioral coding of early problem solving skills, the Gross Motor Function Measure, and Test of Infant Motor Performance. Impact More than 270,000 infants are born very preterm in the United States each year, 50% of whom will have neurological dysfunction that limits their ability to keep pace with peers who are typically developing. This study is a step toward understanding the impact that intensive developmental intervention could have in this population in the first months of life.

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Megens, Antoinette M., Susan R. Harris, Catherine L. Backman, and Virginia E. Hayes. "Known-Groups Analysis of the Harris Infant Neuromotor Test." Physical Therapy 87, no. 2 (February 1, 2007): 164–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20060096.

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Background and Purpose The Harris Infant Neuromotor Test (HINT) is a screening tool designed to identify neuromotor or cognitive/behavioral concerns in infants who are healthy or at high risk between the ages of 3 and 12 months. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the HINT could distinguish between infants at high risk and infants at low risk for neuromotor delays. Subjects and Methods Following HINT administration by trained health care professionals, scores were compared for 54 high-risk infants and 412 low-risk infants with a t test. Results Mean HINT scores for infants at low risk were lower than mean scores for infants at high risk, as would be expected in that higher scores indicate higher risk. Significant differences were found at 4, 5, 7, and 8 months. At 6 months, there were no significant differences. There were not enough high-risk infants in other subgroups for reliable comparison. Discussion and Conclusion The HINT appears to discriminate effectively between infants who are at low risk and infants who are at high risk for neuromotor delays, supporting the use of the HINT as a screening tool for infants in the first year of life.

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Bodkin, Amy W., Ronda S. Baxter, and Carolyn B. Heriza. "Treadmill Training for an Infant Born Preterm With a Grade III Intraventricular Hemorrhage." Physical Therapy 83, no. 12 (December 1, 2003): 1107–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/83.12.1107.

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Background and Purpose. Research has documented the feasibility and benefit of treadmill training in children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. The purposes of this case report are: (1) to determine the feasibility of treadmill training in an infant at high risk for neuromotor dysfunction and (2) to describe the child's treadmill stepping patterns following treadmill training. Case Description. The male infant, who had a grade III intraventricular hemorrhage following premature birth, began physical therapy and treadmill training at 5¼ months corrected age. Treadmill training was conducted 3 times weekly and videotaped weekly. Videotape analysis determined number of steps, step type, and foot position. Outcomes. Except for foot position, trends in treadmill stepping were similar to those of studies with infants not at high risk for neuromotor disabilities. Discussion. This case report shows that treadmill training is feasible for an infant at high risk for neuromotor disabilities and may be associated with more mature stepping characteristics. Future research should evaluate optimum treadmill training parameters and long-term developmental outcomes.

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Sargent, Barbara, Kathryn L. Havens, Jessica L. Wisnowski, Tai-Wei Wu, Masayoshi Kubo, and Linda Fetters. "In-Home Kicking-Activated Mobile Task to Motivate Selective Motor Control of Infants at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Study." Physical Therapy 100, no. 12 (September 16, 2020): 2217–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa174.

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Abstract Objective Children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have gait impairments resulting from decreased selective motor control, an inability to move the leg joints independently of one another, relying on excessive flexion or extension coupling across the 3 joints. Infants with white matter injury are at high risk of CP and have decreased selective motor control as early as 1 month corrected age. An in-home kicking-activated mobile task was developed to motivate more selective hip-knee control of infants at high risk of CP. The purposes of this study were to determine the feasibility of the in-home mobile task and to determine whether infants at high risk of CP and infants with typical development (TD) learn the association between their leg movements and mobile activation. Methods Ten infants at high risk of CP based on neuroimaging and 11 infants with TD participated in this cohort study at 3.5 to 4.5 months corrected age. Each infant participated in the in-home kicking-activated mobile task for 8 to 10 min/d, 5 d/wk, for 6 weeks. Learning was assessed weekly based on an increase in the time that the infant demonstrated the reinforced leg actions when interacting with the kicking-activated mobile compared with spontaneous kicking. Results With regard to feasibility, participation averaged 92% for infants at high risk of CP and 99% for infants with TD. With regard to learning, the group at high risk of CP demonstrated learning of the task for 2 of 6 weeks, whereas the group with TD demonstrated learning for all 6 weeks. Conclusions Infants at high risk of CP demonstrated learning of the kicking-activated mobile task but at a reduced amount compared with infants with TD. Further research is necessary to determine whether the kicking-activated mobile task has potential as an intervention to motivate more selective hip-knee control and improve walking outcomes of infants at high risk of CP. Impact This study investigated the feasibility of an in-home kicking-activated mobile task, a discovery learning task designed to motivate infants at high risk of CP to engage in the intensive task practice necessary to promote their learning abilities and selective motor control. Lay Summary CP is a lifelong disorder of movement caused by abnormal development or early damage to the brain. If an in-home infant kicking-activated mobile task could be used to motivate certain types of age-appropriate leg movements of infants who are at high risk of CP, the task could help improve walking outcomes, which eventually could contribute to improving children’s ability to participate in daily life. This study showed that infants at high risk of CP did learn the infant kicking-activated mobile task but at a much reduced amount compared with infants who are developing typically; so, this is a first step in determining whether the task has potential to motivate more age-appropriate leg movements in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy.

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GradDipPhys, Joan M. Watt MA. "Infant Massage." Physiotherapy 88, no. 5 (May 2002): 317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9406(05)61432-0.

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Devine, Nancy, Bryan M. Gee, Nicki L. Aubuchon-Endsley, Michele R. Brumley, Heather L. Ramsdell, and Hillary E. Swann-Thomsen. "Investigating infant development through an interprofessional research collaboration: case report." International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 28, no. 3 (March 2, 2021): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2018.0064.

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Background/aims From a dynamic systems perspective of infant development, several systems (eg sensorimotor, perceptual, and reasoning, among others, may self-organise and change behavioural responses over time following experience. These changes in infant behaviour are often measured through the achievement of age-adjusted developmental milestones. However, the majority of research guiding the understanding of typical infant developmental trajectories rarely depicts collaborations across more than one or two disciplines. The purpose of this case report was to describe an interprofessional research collaboration among researchers and clinicians in clinical and experimental psychology, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physical therapy to establish methods and procedures that describe different developmental domains in infancy for a single participant. Methods One infant who was typically developing was video and audio recorded during 60 minutes of free play at ages 8, 12, and 16 months. Four research labs scored the middle 20 minutes of recorded time for infant and caregiver utterances, touch and motor behaviours, play participation and performance, co-occupation, and caregiver sensitivity to infant affect. The combined data from the four labs captured and revealed a rich description of the infant's development from 8 to 16 months of age. Results The data for this single infant indicated that important developmental changes occurred leading to greater independence in communication, mobility and co-occupation, while reducing some of the requirements for attention from the caregiver. Conclusions The procedures used within research labs by principal investigators from four disciplines to describe development in a single infant between 8 and 16 months of age yielded a rich example of development, consistent with published milestones. Future studies with larger sample sizes using the interdisciplinary research methods applied in this case study may improve the understanding of, influences on, and relationships between, infant developmental trajectories.

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Ellison, Patricia H. "Scoring Sheet for the Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB)." Physical Therapy 66, no. 4 (April 1, 1986): 548–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/66.4.548.

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Rosenberg, Angela M. "Infant Motor Development." Physical Therapy 87, no. 2 (February 1, 2007): 231–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.2007.87.2.231.2.

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UESUGI, Masayuki, Eiki TUSHIMA, and Tomoaki SHIMADA. "Percentile Ranks of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale for Japanese Infant." Rigakuryoho Kagaku 24, no. 1 (2009): 15–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/rika.24.15.

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Dusing, Stacey C., Emily C. Marcinowski, Nelci A. C. F. Rocha, Tanya Tripathi, and Shaaron E. Brown. "Assessment of Parent-Child Interaction Is Important With Infants in Rehabilitation and Can Use High-Tech or Low-Tech Methods." Physical Therapy 99, no. 6 (June 1, 2019): 658–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzz021.

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Abstract Parents are their infant's first teachers and play a very important role in early development. Early intervention strives to enhance infant participation in the family, and regulations require the engagement of families in assessment and intervention. Infants born preterm or with motor impairments demonstrate altered social engagements that can influence parent-child interaction and the efficacy of therapy services. However, in research focused on the efficacy of interventions or in clinical practice, therapists rarely assess or report on the quality of parent-infant interaction. Understanding these interactions can help determine what perceptual motor opportunities parents provide that can enhance learning. This Perspective article will: (1) present evidence on the need for early assessment and ongoing measurement of parent-infant interaction; (2) describe an example of each of 3 methods for assessment of parent-child interaction—low-tech, low-resource (Dyadic Mutuality Code), low-tech, high-resource (Parent Children Early Relational Assessment), and high-tech, high-resource (customized behavioral coding); (3) compare 3 approaches theoretically highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each assessment; and (4) reflect on the challenges and value of adding these measures to future research on the efficacy of interventions and clinical practice.

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Valentini, Nadia Cristina, and Raquel Saccani. "Brazilian Validation of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale." Physical Therapy 92, no. 3 (March 1, 2012): 440–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110036.

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Background The Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) is a well-known motor assessment tool used to identify potential delays in infants' motor development. Although Brazilian researchers and practitioners have used the AIMS in laboratories and clinical settings, its translation to Portuguese and validation for the Brazilian population is yet to be investigated. Objective This study aimed to translate and validate all AIMS items with respect to internal consistency and content, criterion, and construct validity. Design A cross-sectional and longitudinal design was used. Methods A cross-cultural translation was used to generate a Brazilian-Portuguese version of the AIMS. In addition, a validation process was conducted involving 22 professionals and 766 Brazilian infants (aged 0–18 months). Results The results demonstrated language clarity and internal consistency for the motor criteria (motor development score, α=.90; prone, α=.85; supine, α=.92; sitting, α=.84; and standing, α=.86). The analysis also revealed high discriminative power to identify typical and atypical development (motor development score, P<.001; percentile, P=.04; classification criterion, χ2=6.03; P=.05). Temporal stability (P=.07) (rho=.85, P<.001) was observed, and predictive power (P<.001) was limited to the group of infants aged from 3 months to 9 months. Limitations Limited predictive validity was observed, which may have been due to the restricted time that the groups were followed longitudinally. Conclusions In sum, the translated version of AIMS presented adequate validity and reliability.

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Smith, Barbara K., Mark S. Bleiweis, Cimaron R. Neel, and A. Daniel Martin. "Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease and Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation: A Case Report." Physical Therapy 93, no. 2 (February 1, 2013): 229–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110348.

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Background and PurposeInspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) has been shown to improve maximal pressures and facilitate ventilator weaning in adults with prolonged mechanical ventilation (MV). The purposes of this case report are: (1) to describe the rationale for IMST in infants with MV dependence and (2) to summarize the device modifications used to administer training.Case DescriptionTwo infants with congenital heart disease underwent corrective surgery and were referred for inspiratory muscle strength evaluation after repeated weaning failures. It was determined that IMST was indicated due to inspiratory muscle weakness and a rapid, shallow breathing pattern. In order to accommodate small tidal volumes of infants, 2 alternative training modes were devised. For infant 1, IMST consisted of 15-second inspiratory occlusions. Infant 2 received 10-breath sets of IMST through a modified positive end-expiratory pressure valve. Four daily IMST sets separated by 3 to 5 minutes of rest were administered 5 to 6 days per week. The infants' IMST tolerance was evaluated by vital signs and daily clinical reviews.OutcomesMaximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and rate of pressure development (dP/dt) were the primary outcome measures. Secondary outcome measures included the resting breathing pattern and MV weaning. There were no adverse events associated with IMST. Infants generated training pressures through the adapted devices, with improved MIP, dP/dt, and breathing pattern. Both infants weaned from MV to a high-flow nasal cannula, and neither required subsequent reintubation during their hospitalization.DiscussionThis case report describes pediatric adaptations of an IMST technique used to improve muscle performance and facilitate weaning in adults. Training was well tolerated in 2 infants with postoperative weaning difficulty and inspiratory muscle dysfunction. Further systematic examination will be needed to determine whether IMST provides a significant performance or weaning benefit.

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Gajdosik, Carol Giller. "Transcutaneous Monitoring of PO2During Chest Physical Therapy in a Premature Infant." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 5, no. 4 (January 1985): 69–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j006v05n04_07.

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Kolobe, Thubi HA. "Childrearing Practices and Developmental Expectations for Mexican-American Mothers and the Developmental Status of Their Infants." Physical Therapy 84, no. 5 (May 1, 2004): 439–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/84.5.439.

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Abstract Background and Purpose. The impact of parent education programs on early intervention programs is not thought to be uniform among children from majority and minority populations. This study examined the relationship between maternal childrearing practices and behaviors and the developmental status of Mexican-American infants. Subjects. Participants were 62 Mexican-American mother-infant pairs. The infants' mean adjusted age was 12 months (SD=1.7, range=9–14). A third of the children were diagnosed with developmental delays and referred for early intervention by physicians or therapists when the children received their medical follow-up. The group was stratified according to socioeconomic status and acculturation using the Bidimensional Acculturation Scale for Hispanics. This scale uses cutoff points to classify individuals into 3 levels of acculturation. Methods. Information on childrearing practices and behaviors was gathered using the Parent Behavior Checklist (PBC), the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) Inventory, and the Nursing Child Assessment Teaching Scale (NCATS). Infants' developmental status was assessed by use of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development II (BSID II). The Pearson product moment correlation, partial correlations, Fisher z transformation, and multiple regression analyses were used to examine the relationship between childrearing practices and parenting behaviors, demographic factors, and infants' developmental status. Results. Maternal nurturing behaviors, parent-child interaction, and quality of the home environment were positively correlated with the infants' cognitive development. Maternal years of education modified the observed relationship between PBC and BSID II scores but not the observed relationship between HOME Inventory and NCATS scores. The childrearing practices, maternal socioeconomic status (SES) and age, and infants' gestational age at birth (GA) explained 45% of the variance in infants' cognitive scores. The infants' GA, maternal SES and age, and NCATS scores accounted for 32% of the motor scores on the BSID II. Discussion and Conclusion. The findings partially support a link between aspects of the mothers' childrearing behaviors and their infants' cognitive developmental status. For motor developmental status, the association appeared stronger with the infants' characteristics than with maternal childrearing practices and behaviors tested in this study.

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Caçola, Priscila M., Carl Gabbard, Maria I. L. Montebelo, and Denise C. C. Santos. "Further Development and Validation of the Affordances in the Home Environment for Motor Development–Infant Scale (AHEMD-IS)." Physical Therapy 95, no. 6 (June 1, 2015): 901–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140011.

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Background Affordances in the home environment may play a significant role in infant motor development. Objective The purpose of this study was to further develop and validate the Affordances in the Home Environment for Motor Development–Infant Scale (AHEMD-IS), an inventory that measures the quantity and quality of motor affordances in the home. Design A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate criteria for content validity, reliability, internal consistency, floor and ceiling effects, and interpretability of the instrument. Methods A pilot version of the inventory with 5 dimensions was used for expert panel analysis and administered to parents of infants (N=419). Data were analyzed with Cronbach alpha, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), ceiling and floor effects, and item and dimension interpretability analyses for creation of a scoring system with descriptive categories for each dimension and total score. Results Average agreement among the expert panel was 95% across all evaluation criteria. Cronbach alpha values with the 41-item scale ranged between .639 and .824 for the separate dimensions, with a total value of .824 (95% confidence interval [95% CI]=.781, .862). The ICC values were .990 for interrater reliability and .949 for intrarater reliability. There was a ceiling effect on 3 questions for the Inside Space dimension and on 3 questions for the Variety of Stimulation dimension. These results demonstrated the need for reduction in total items (from 41 to 35) and the combination of space dimensions. After removal of questions, internal consistency was .766 (95% CI=.729, .800) for total score. Overall assessment categories were created as: less than adequate, moderately adequate, adequate, and excellent. Limitations The inventory does not determine specific use (time, frequency) of affordances in the home, and it does not account for infants' out-of-home activities. Conclusions The AHEMD-IS is a reliable and valid instrument to assess affordances in the home environment that promote infant motor development.

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Gajdosik, Carol Giller. "Transcutaneous Monitoring of PO2 During Chest Physical Therapy in a Premature Infant." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 5, no. 4 (January 11, 1985): 69–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j006v05n04_07.

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Piper, Martha, Barbara Mazer, Susan Hardy, and Carol Doucette. "Monitoring the Effects of Early Physical Therapy on the High-Risk Infant:." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 6, no. 3 (December 17, 1986): 303–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j006v06n03_15.

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Piper, Martha C., Barbara L. Mazer, Susan Hardy, and Carol Doucette. "Monitoring the Effects of Early Physical Therapy on the High-Risk Infant:." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 6, no. 3-4 (January 1986): 303–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j006v06n03_15.

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Postiaux, G., R. Hankard, J. P. Saulnier, S. Karolewicz, J. Benielli, T. Le Dinahet, and J. Louis. "Chest physical therapy in infant acute viral bronchiolitis: Should we really surrender?" Archives de Pédiatrie 21, no. 5 (May 2014): 452–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2014.02.029.

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Dinkel, Danae, Jung-Min Lee, and Kailey Snyder. "An Exploratory Study of Infant Physical Activity in Relation to Obesity." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48 (May 2016): 999. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000488003.31326.ab.

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Snyder, Kailey, Jung Min Lee, and Danae Dinkel. "A Comparison of Infant Physical Activity in Daycare vs Homecare Environments." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 49, no. 5S (May 2017): 968. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000519644.86847.31.

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Karppanen, Anna‐Kaisa, Tuula Hurtig, Jouko Miettunen, Maisa Niemelä, Tuija Tammelin, and Raija Korpelainen. "Infant motor development and physical activity and sedentary time at midlife." Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 31, no. 7 (March 26, 2021): 1450–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sms.13954.

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&NA;. "DISADVANTAGES OF USING INFANT WALKERS AND INFANT BOUNCERS." Pediatric Physical Therapy 3, no. 2 (1991): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00001577-199100320-00016.

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Kahn-DAngelo, Linda. "Infant Habituation:." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 7, no. 1 (March 24, 1987): 41–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j006v07n01_05.

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Kahn-DAngelo, Linda A. "Infant Habituation:." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 7, no. 1 (January 1987): 41–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j006v07n01_05.

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UESUGI, Masayuki, Satoshi TAKADA, and Tomoaki SHIMADA. "Introduction of Alberta Infant Motor Scale." Rigakuryoho Kagaku 20, no. 4 (2005): 263–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/rika.20.263.

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Hurran, Carole. "Motor Assessment of the Developing Infant." Physiotherapy 81, no. 4 (April 1995): 244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9406(05)67120-9.

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Ohgi, Shohei, Satoru Morita, Kek Khee Loo, and Chihiro Mizuike. "Time Series Analysis of Spontaneous Upper-Extremity Movements of Premature Infants With Brain Injuries." Physical Therapy 88, no. 9 (September 1, 2008): 1022–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20070171.

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Background and Purpose Comparisons of spontaneous movements of premature infants with brain injuries and those without brain injuries can provide insights into normal and abnormal processes in the ontogeny of motor development. In this study, the characteristics of spontaneous upper-extremity movements of premature infants with brain injuries and those without brain injuries were examined with time series analysis. Subjects Participants were 7 premature infants with brain injuries and 7 matched, low-risk, premature infants at the age of 1 month after term. Methods A triaxial accelerometer was used to measure upper-extremity limb acceleration in 3-dimensional space. Acceleration signals were recorded from the right wrist when the infant was in an active, alert state and lying in the supine position. The recording time was 200 seconds. The acceleration signal was sampled at a rate of 200 Hz. The acceleration time series data were analyzed by nonlinear analysis as well as linear analysis. Results The nonlinear time series analysis indicated that spontaneous movements of premature infants have nonlinear, chaotic, dynamic characteristics. The movements of the infants with brain injuries were characterized by larger dimensionality, and they were more unstable and unpredictable than those of infants without brain injuries. Discussion and Conclusion As determined by nonlinear analysis, the spontaneous movements of the premature infants with brain injuries had the characteristics of increased disorganization compared with those of the infants without brain injuries. Infants with brain injuries may manifest problems with self-organization as a function of the coordination of subsystems. Physical therapists should be able to support interactions among the subsystems and promote self-organization of motor learning through the individualized provision of various sensorimotor experiences for infants.

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Malerba, Kirsten Hawkins, and Jan Stephen Tecklin. "Clinical Decision Making in Hypotonia and Gross Motor Delay: A Case Report of Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy in an Infant." Physical Therapy 93, no. 6 (June 1, 2013): 833–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110376.

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Background and PurposeChildren often are referred for physical therapy with the diagnosis of hypotonia when the definitive cause of hypotonia is unknown. The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical decision-making process using the Hypothesis-Oriented Algorithm for Clinicians II (HOAC II) for an infant with hypotonia and gross motor delay.Case DescriptionThe patient was a 5-month-old infant who had been evaluated by a neurologist and then referred for physical therapy by his pediatrician. Physical therapist evaluation results and clinical observations of marked hypotonia, significant gross motor delay, tongue fasciculations, feeding difficulties, and respiratory abnormalities prompted necessary referral to specialists. Recognition of developmental, neurologic, and respiratory abnormalities facilitated clinical decision making for determining the appropriate physical therapy plan of care.OutcomesDuring the brief episode of physical therapy care, the patient was referred to a feeding specialist and diagnosed with pharyngeal-phase dysphasia and mild aspiration. Continued global weakness, signs and symptoms of type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and concerns about increased work of breathing and respiratory compromise were discussed with the referring physician. After inconclusive laboratory testing for metabolic etiologies of hypotonia, a genetics consult was recommended and confirmed the diagnosis of type 1 SMA at 9 months of age.DiscussionPhysical therapists use clinical decision making to determine whether to treat patients or to refer them to other medical professionals. Accurate and timely referral to appropriate specialists may assist families in obtaining a diagnosis for their child and guide necessary interventions. In the case of type 1 SMA, early diagnosis may affect outcomes and survival rate in this pediatric population.

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Westcott McCoy, Sarah, Alicia Bowman, Jessica Smith-Blockley, Katie Sanders, Antoinette M. Megens, and Susan R. Harris. "Harris Infant Neuromotor Test: Comparison of US and Canadian Normative Data and Examination of Concurrent Validity With the Ages and Stages Questionnaire." Physical Therapy 89, no. 2 (February 1, 2009): 173–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20080189.

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Background The Harris Infant Neuromotor Test (HINT) was developed as a screening tool for potential motor and cognitive developmental disorders in infants. Scoring on the HINT has been shown to be reliable, and several studies have supported the validity of the HINT. Normative values for the tool have been developed using Canadian infants. Objective The aims of this study were (1) to further evaluate the validity of the HINT by comparing data obtained on US infants who were developing typically with data previously acquired on Canadian infants and (2) to determine the concurrent validity of the HINT with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). Secondary analyses of HINT scores for US white and nonwhite infants and for US infants who had parents with lower levels of education and US infants who had parents with higher levels of education (as a proxy for socioeconomic status [SES]) were conducted. Design Cross-sectional exploratory and quasi-experimental comparative research designs were used to evaluate the validity of the HINT. Methods Sixty-seven infants from the United States who were developing typically and who were aged 2.5 to 12.5 months were recruited via convenience sampling. Sixty-four of these infants were compared with Canadian infants matched for age, sex, ethnicity or race, and parental education. The HINT was administered by raters who had been trained to attain acceptable levels of interrater reliability, and parents completed the ASQ. The HINT scores for US white versus nonwhite infants (n=46) and infants who had parents with lower SES versus a higher SES (n=52) were compared. Results There were no significant differences between HINT total scores for US and Canadian infants or for US racial or ethnic groups and SES groups. There were high correlations (r=−.82 to −.84) between HINT and ASQ scores. Limitations The study used a small US sample with limited geographical diversity. Small sample numbers also did not allow for comparisons of specific racial or ethnic groups. The SES groups were created primarily using parental education as a proxy for SES. Conclusions The results suggest that HINT screening in the United States is supported on the basis of Canadian norms and the validity of the HINT in screening for motor and cognitive delays. Although there is preliminary support for the HINT as an appropriate screening tool for US infants who are nonwhite or who have parents with a lower SES, more research is warranted.

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O'Sullivan, Susan B. "Infant-Caregiver Interaction and the Social Development of Handicapped Infants." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 5, no. 4 (January 1985): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j006v05n04_01.

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Dumas, Helene M., Maria A. Fragala-Pinkham, Elaine L. Rosen, Kelly A. Lombard, and Colleen Farrell. "Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) and Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS): Validity and Responsiveness." Physical Therapy 95, no. 11 (November 1, 2015): 1559–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140339.

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Background Although preliminary studies have established a good psychometric foundation for the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) for a broad population of youth with disabilities, additional validation is warranted for young children. Objective The study objective was to (1) examine concurrent validity, (2) evaluate the ability to identify motor delay, and (3) assess responsiveness of the PEDI-CAT Mobility domain and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). Methods Fifty-three infants and young children (<18 months of age) admitted to a pediatric postacute care hospital and referred for a physical therapist examination were included. The PEDI-CAT Mobility domain and the AIMS were completed during the initial physical therapist examination, at 3-month intervals, and at discharge. A Spearman rank correlation coefficient was used to examine concurrent validity. A chi-square analysis of age percentile scores was used to examine the identification of motor delay. Mean score differences from initial assessment to final assessment were analyzed to evaluate responsiveness. Results A statistically significant, fair association (rs=.313) was found for the 2 assessments. There was no significant difference in motor delay identification between tests; however, the AIMS had a higher percentage of infants with scores at or below the fifth percentile. Participants showed significant changes from initial testing to final testing on the PEDI-CAT Mobility domain and the AIMS. Limitations This study included only young patients (<18 months of age) in a pediatric postacute hospital; therefore, the generalizability is limited to this population. Conclusions The PEDI-CAT Mobility domain is a valid measure for young children admitted to postacute care and is responsive to changes in motor skills. However, further item and standardization development is needed before the PEDI-CAT is used confidently to identify motor delay in children <18 months of age.

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Amin, Abid, Arshad Farooq, Ali M. Lone, Hakim Irfan, Shayiq Wani, and Raashid Hamid. "Joubert's Syndrome: A Case Report." Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society 31, no. 2 (May 6, 2011): 141–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i2.3908.

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Joubert's syndrome is an autosomal recessive congenital disorder having characteristic clinical features like hypotonia, ataxia, developmental delay and many neurological problems. Other variable features include retinal dystrophy, cystic kidney disease liver fibrosis etc. Treatment for Joubert syndrome is symptomatic and supportive. Infant stimulation and physical, occupational, and speech therapy may benefit some patients. Infants with abnormal breathing patterns should be monitored. Key words: Joubert's syndrome; molar tooth sign; cerebellar peduncles; vermis hypoplasia. DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v31i2.3908 J Nep Paedtr Soc 2010;31(2):141-142

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RIDGWAY, CHARLOTTE L., KEN K. ONG, TUIJA TAMMELIN, STEPHEN J. SHARP, ULF EKELUND, and MARJO-RITTA JARVELIN. "Birth Size, Infant Weight Gain, and Motor Development Influence Adult Physical Performance." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 41, no. 6 (June 2009): 1212–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31819794ab.

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Peter, Kennedy Marie, Kathryn R. Hesketh, David Savitz, Amy H. Herring, Chyrise Bradley, and Kelly R. Evenson. "Association Between Change In Physical Activity During Pregnancy And Infant Birth Weight." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 53, no. 8S (August 2021): 190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000761272.21589.0a.

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Palisano, Robert j., Lisa A. Chiarello, and Stephen M. Haley. "Factors Related to Mother-Infant Interaction in Infants with Motor Delays." Pediatric Physical Therapy 5, no. 2 (1993): 55???60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00001577-199300520-00003.

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Sankaran, Deepika, Praveen K. Chandrasekharan, and Munmun Rawat. "Perinatal Hypophosphatasia in a Premature Infant." American Journal of Perinatology Reports 10, no. 02 (April 2020): e139-e147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1709512.

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AbstractA premature male infant was delivered at 32 weeks' gestation due to category-2 fetal tracing after preterm labor. The physical exam showed shortened and bowed long bones, with calvarium felt in small area of the head. Serum alkaline phosphatase was very low on admission. Extensive metaphyseal abnormalities, bowing of long bones, and poor ossification of all bones were noted on skeletal survey (radiography). Based on ultrasound evidence of “bowing” and long bone fractures at 26 weeks, amniocentesis was performed that later diagnosed hypophosphatasia by genetic testing while ruling out osteogenesis imperfecta. Although ventilated initially, the infant gradually improved with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and was extubated to noninvasive ventilation for 6 weeks. Following clinical deterioration with hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to sepsis at 4 months of age, he succumbed to severe pulmonary hypertension, likely secondary to chronic lung disease and prolonged ventilation. Early diagnosis allowed timely initiation of appropriate therapy. Radiological improvement with the therapy showed promising results in this rare disease. Despite specific novel therapy being available, variability in presentation dictates prognosis in this previously universally fatal condition. The potential unknown effects of ERT on pulmonary vascular remodeling need further investigation.

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Wu, Yen-Tzu, Ui-Chih Lin, Yen-Ting Yu, Wu-Shiun Hsieh, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Hui-Chin Hsu, Li-Ying Wang, and Suh-Fang Jeng. "Reliability of the Assessment of Mother–Infant Sensitivity—Chinese Version for Preterm and Term Taiwanese Mother–Infant Dyads." Physiotherapy Canada 62, no. 4 (October 2010): 397–403. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/physio.62.4.397.

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Øberg, Gunn Kristin, Gay L. Girolami, Suzann K. Campbell, Tordis Ustad, Ivar Heuch, Bjarne K. Jacobsen, Per Ivar Kaaresen, Vibeke Smith Aulie, and Lone Jørgensen. "Effects of a Parent-Administered Exercise Program in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Dose Does Matter—A Randomized Controlled Trial." Physical Therapy 100, no. 5 (April 6, 2020): 860–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa014.

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Abstract Background Despite the risk of delayed motor development in infants born preterm, knowledge about interventions in the neonatal intensive care unitt (NICU) and the effects of dosing is sparse. Objective The objectives of this study were to examine the effectiveness of a parent-administered exercise program in the NICU on motor outcome at 3 months corrected age (CA) and the effect of dosing on motor performance. Design This was a randomized clinical trial. Setting The study was conducted at 3 university hospitals in Tromsø, Trondheim, and Oslo, Norway. Participants A total of 153 infants with gestational age <32 weeks at birth were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. Intervention A 3-week parent-administered intervention designed to facilitate movements in preterm infants was performed in the NICU. Parents were asked to administer the intervention 10 minutes twice a day. Measurements Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) was used to assess short-term outcome at 3 months CA. Results No significant difference in the TIMP z-score was found between intervention and control groups at follow-up 3 months CA, but a significant positive relationship was found between total intervention dose and TIMP z-scores. The adjusted odds of having a clinical z-score < 0 at 3 months CA was about 6 times higher for infants with less than median intervention time than for infants with a longer intervention time. Limitations The number of infants born before 28 weeks was small. A spillover effect in favor of the control group was possible. We do not know if the infants received physical therapy after discharge from the hospital. Conclusions There was no difference in motor performance between the intervention group and the control group at 3 months CA. However, an increased intervention dose was positively associated with improved motor outcome.

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Dusing, Stacey C., Anastasia Kyvelidou, Vicki S. Mercer, and Nick Stergiou. "Infants Born Preterm Exhibit Different Patterns of Center-of-Pressure Movement Than Infants Born at Full Term." Physical Therapy 89, no. 12 (December 1, 2009): 1354–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20080361.

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BackgroundInfants born preterm are at risk for developmental impairments related to postural control.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine whether infants born preterm and infants born at full term differed in postural control at 1 to 3 weeks after term age.DesignThis study included 17 infants born preterm (mean gestational age=31.9 weeks, range=25.0–34.6) and 15 infants born at full term (mean gestational age=38.9 weeks, range=37.3–40.6). All infants were without diagnosed neurological or genetic conditions.MeasurementCenter-of-pressure (COP) data were recorded at 5 Hz while each infant was positioned supine on a pressure-sensitive mat in an alert behavioral state. Root mean square (RMS) displacement and approximate entropy (ApEn) were used to describe the COP movement variability in the time series. Differences between groups were identified using independent t tests.ResultsThe COP time series were found to be deterministic, suggesting order in the time series. Infants born preterm exhibited significantly larger RMS values in the caudal-cephalic direction than infants born at full term (1.11 and 0.83 cm, respectively; t=−2.6, df=30, P=.01). However, infants born at full term had significantly larger ApEn values in the caudal-cephalic direction (1.19 and 1.11, respectively; t=2.4, df=30, P=.02). The 2 groups did not differ in RMS or ApEn values in the medial-lateral direction or the resultant.ConclusionsInfants born at full term exhibited COP displacements in the caudal-cephalic direction that were smaller in amplitude, but may be considered more complex or less predictable, than those of infants born preterm. One explanation is that infants born preterm exhibited more stereotypic patterns of movement, resulting in large, but repetitive, COP excursions. A combination of linear and nonlinear measures may provide insight into the control of posture of young infants.

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Rajendran, Nikitha, Karen Furgal, Lauren Miller, Kolbi Edens, Kristin Yoho, Jill M. Maples, and Rachel A. Tinius. "The Relationship Between Maternal Physical Activity during Late Pregnancy and Infant Motor Development." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51, Supplement (June 2019): 766. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000562782.93297.12.

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Barbosa, Vanessa M., Suzann K. Campbell, David Sheftel, Jaidep Singh, and Nagamani Beligere. "Longitudinal Performance of Infants with Cerebral Palsy on the Test of Infant Motor Performance and on the Alberta Infant Motor Scale." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 23, no. 3 (January 2003): 7–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j006v23n03_02.

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Magasiner, V., and C. Molteno. "The neurodevelopmental assessment of the high risk infant." South African Journal of Physiotherapy 46, no. 4 (November 30, 1990): 13–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v46i4.779.

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This article describes how postural tone, postural reactions and basic reflexes can be used to evaluate the neurodevelopmental status of the infant. It includes a simple assessment which can be used in a practical setting.

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