Emergence Of Development Of Gross Motor Skills Flashcards
What is needed for rolling
Mobility Development of trunk control/strength GM development Motor planning Rotation needed for change of posture
What affects early mobility
Variability.
It exists in timing and sequential nature of the emergence of GM skills
How does rolling lead to other postures
Control of trunk rotation leads to trunk control for sitting, crawling and creeping
What are rate limiting factors for mobility
Limited by maturation of slowest component Strength to support weight Adapt to changing environment Complex muscle action Adequate stability Control of weight shift
How does mobility devote
Primary repertoire
Kicking, neonatal stepping, locomotor rhythms in embryo
Development: Cephalocaudal Prox to distal joints Coupled to uncoupled Intra to inter limb coordination
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More adult like dissociated pattern of joint action
What are growing related mobility rate limiting factors
Changes in body proportion:
Rate of growth fastest in extremities. Inertia of limb segment triples in first 6 months
Strength weight ratio:
First 8 months disproportionate contribution of fat to overall mass (25%)
Changes in body alignment:
ROM at hops, genu varum at knees, everted talocrural mortice
What is the primary constraint on emerging locomotor behaviours?
Postural control
Beginner walker pattern = experienced walker on slippery surface
What are the PC demands of locomotion
Weight shift- adaptive positive supporting reaction on the WB
Limb with non supporting reaction of nwb limb
- adaptive systems for equilibrium control
- anticipatory and intergrative postural adjustments
What is the prone postural control progression
Head control in prone 1-3 months
Should girdle control and weight shift
4 months
Purposeful roll emerging with trunk control and reach
4-9 months
What is the progression of creep to crawl
Trunk control extends to thorax + propulsion
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Trunk control extends to pelvis + propulsion
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Crawl!
8 months
Transition from creep/crawl to stand
Creep/crawl
Note the impetus of motivation➡️
Sit
Transitioning involves control of trunk rotation, proprioceptive drive➡️
Stand
Easier for babies who crawl, are already half way up
Automatic placing and supporting reactions
Influence of extensor thrust
What systems are being for pull to stand and stand to sit?
Pull to stand - visual drive
Stand to sit- proprioceptive
Three components required for successful early locomotion
Ability to generate rhythmic stepping pattern
Postural control permitting orientation and stability
Ability to adapt to changing task and environment requirements
How experience helps develop a mature gait pattern
Weight shift competency ➡️ Adaptive system for equilibrium control ➡️ Reciprocal muscle action ➡️ Maturing gait pattern
Why is environment important in motor control development
Motivation for mobility