Explaining Individual Differences in Fine Motor Performance and Learning in Older Adults: The Contribution of Muscle Strength and Cardiovascular Fitness

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 725-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Hübner ◽  
Solveig Vieluf ◽  
Ben Godde ◽  
Claudia Voelcker-Rehage
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Motor Learning ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Cardiovascular Fitness ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Force Modulation ◽  
Motor Test ◽  
Fine Motor Performance ◽  
Rate Of Improvement

It remains controversial whether aging influences motor learning and whether physiological factors, such as local strength or fitness, are associated with fine motor performance and learning in older adults (OA). OA (n = 51) and young adults (YA,n = 31) performed a short-term motor learning session using a precision grip force modulation task. The rate of improvement of OA compared with YA was steeper with respect to performance variability and temporal precision. Both age groups showed positive transfer during an unpracticed variant of the force modulation task. Local muscle strength (pinch and grip strength) and high cardiovascular fitness positively predicted fine motor performance, whereas initial performance, muscle strength, and motor fitness (heterogeneous motor test battery) negatively predicted rate of improvement. Analyses indicated potentials, but also limits of plasticity for OA.

Efficacy of fine motor and balance exercises on fine motor skills in children with sensorineural hearing loss

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Elsayed S. Mehrem ◽  
Lamyaa A. Fergany ◽  
Said A. Mohamed ◽  
Hany M. Fares ◽  
Roshdy M. Kamel
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fine Motor Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Balance Exercises ◽  
Fine Motor Performance

Background: Childhood hearing impairment is a major disability associated with delayed motor development. The affected Fine motor performance in children with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) could be due to dynamic balance deficits and visual-motor incoordination. Objective: This study was designed to investigate the effects of fine motor exercises with or without balancing exercises on fine motor skills in children with SNHL. Methods: One hundred and eighty (180) children their age ranged from 8 to 18 years old diagnosed with SNHL were selected. They were divided into three groups, 60 children (control group) practiced only their ordinary activities of daily living, 60 children (fine motor exercises group) practiced fine motor exercises, and 60 children (fine motor and balance exercise) group practiced fine motor and balance exercises. The outcomes were assessed by the Bruininks Oseretsky Test of the motor proficiency second edition scale (BOT-2). Results: Generally, there was a statistically significant difference between control group and fine motor exercises group where (p <  0.05), besides, there was a statistically significant difference between control group and fine motor and balance exercises group where (p <  0.05). But, there was no statistically significant difference between fine motor exercises group and fine motor and balance exercises group where (p >  0.05). Conclusions: The Fine Motor performance of children with SNHL has been improved by Fine motor with or without balancing exercises according to (BOT-2).

scholarly journals The Profile of Fine Motor Development Achievement in Children of Island (5-6 Years Old) in Teulaga Tujuh Langsa Village

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Adinda Purnama ◽  
Anita Yus ◽  
Anita Yus ◽  
Yasaratodo Wau
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Fine Motor Performance ◽  
The Village

This study aims to: to analyze the profile of fine motor development achievement in children of island (5-6 years old) in teulaga tujuh langsa village. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis. The data analyzed are the results of interviews by parents, and the results of observations of children in Teulaga Tujuh Langsa Village. The results of research conducted on the profile of fine motor performance of island children aged 5-6 years can be concluded that the achievement of fine motor development of children in the village of Teulaga Tujuh has developed in accordance with the 6 stages of achievement of fine motor development of children aged 5-6 years. His accomplishments include drawing according to patterns, imitating shapes, using stationery, cutting, sticking and expressing something with movement.

Effects of smoking and smoking abstinence on fine motor performance

1989 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 1084-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Klitzke ◽  
Thomas W. Lombardo ◽  
Stephen C. Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Motor Performance ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Smoking Abstinence ◽  
Fine Motor Performance

Curriculum for Individuals with a Developmental Disability: An Overview

1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-29
Author(s):  
Gloria M. Palma ◽  
William A. Meyers ◽  
Susan Robin ◽  
Cindy Thomas ◽  
Dwayne Lizar
Keyword(s):  
New Mexico ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmentally Disabled ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Contextual Framework ◽  
Survival Skills ◽  
Fine Motor Performance ◽  
And Training

A curriculum that is functional for individuals who are considered developmentally disabled was developed at Tohatchi Special Education and Training Center, located within the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. The purpose of the curriculum is to provide learning experiences for these individuals with a focus on survival skills. The curriculum is mainly divided into five parts: (a) overview of the contextual framework, (b) curriculum usage, (c) information modules, (d) gross and fine motor performance, and (e) language/communication components.

scholarly journals Creative Yoga Intervention Improves Motor and Imitation Skills of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (11) ◽  
pp. 1520-1534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maninderjit Kaur ◽  
Anjana Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Yoga Group ◽  
Fine Motor Performance ◽  
Academic Group

Abstract Background There is growing evidence for motor impairments in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including poor gross and fine motor performance, poor balance, and incoordination. However, there is limited evidence on the effects of motor interventions for this population. Objective In the present study, the effects of a physical therapy intervention using creative yoga on the motor and imitation skills of children with ASD were evaluated. Design This study had a pretest-posttest control group design. Methods Twenty-four children with ASD aged between 5 and 13 years received 8 weeks of a physical therapist-delivered yoga or academic intervention. Children were tested before and after the intervention using a standardized motor measure, the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Performance–2nd Edition (BOT-2). The imitation skills of children using familiar training-specific actions (ie, poses for the yoga group and building actions for the academic group) were also assessed. Results After the intervention, children in the yoga group improved gross motor performance on the BOT-2 and displayed fewer imitation/praxis errors when copying training-specific yoga poses. In contrast, children in the academic group improved their fine motor performance on the BOT-2 and performed fewer imitation errors while completing the training-specific building actions. Limitations The study limitations include small sample size and lack of long-term follow-up. Conclusions Overall, creative interventions, such as yoga, are promising tools for enhancing the motor and imitation skills of children with ASD.

Hemispheric Differences in the Relationship Between Corticomotor Excitability Changes Following a Fine-Motor Task and Motor Learning

2004 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 1570-1578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael I. Garry ◽  
Gary Kamen ◽  
Michael A. Nordstrom
Keyword(s):  
Motor Learning ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Hemispheric Differences ◽  
Corticomotor Excitability ◽  
Hand Muscles ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Right ◽  
Intrinsic Hand Muscles

Motor performance induces a postexercise increase in corticomotor excitability that may be associated with motor learning. We investigated whether there are hemispheric differences in the extent and/or time course of changes in corticomotor excitability following a manipulation task (Purdue pegboard) and their relationship with motor performance. Single- and paired-pulse (3 ms) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was used to assess task-induced facilitation of the muscle evoked potential (MEP) and intracortical inhibition (ICI) for three intrinsic hand muscles acting on digits 1, 2, and 5. Fifteen right-handed subjects performed three 30-s pegboard trials with left or right hand in separate sessions. TMS was applied to contralateral motor cortex before and after performance. Number of pegs placed was higher with the right hand, and performance improved (motor learning) with both hands over the three trials. MEP facilitation following performance was short-lasting (<15 min), selective for muscles engaged in gripping the pegs, and of similar magnitude in left and right hands. ICI was reduced immediately following performance with the right hand, but not the left. The extent of MEP facilitation was positively correlated with motor learning for the right hand only. We conclude that the pegboard task induces a selective, short-lasting change in excitability of corticospinal neurons controlling intrinsic hand muscles engaged in the task. Only left hemisphere changes were related to motor learning. This asymmetry may reflect different behavioral strategies for performance improvement with left and right upper limb in this task or hemispheric differences in the control of skilled hand movements.

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