The basic level of postural control is functionally active from early infancy onwards: young infants possess a repertoire of direction-specific postural adjustments. Whether or not direction-specific adjustments are used depends on the child's age and the nature of the postural task. The second level …

Infants at high risk for developmental motor disorders are in general referred to early intervention (EI) services. It is a matter of debate to which extent EI may facilitate outcome in various developmental domains. We reviewed the effects of EI programmes aiming at promoting motor and cognitive development. …

Doel Verschillen in grofmotorisch niveau vaststellen tussen vijfjarige kleuters die kleutergym volgen en vijfjarige kleuters die geen kleutergym volgen. Onderzoeksvraag Beschikken vijfjarige kleuters die één keer per week, één uur deelnemen aan kleutergym over een hoger grofmotorisch niveau op basis …

This study evaluated the effect of specific postural support on motor behaviour of infants with and without minor neurological dysfunction (MND). The following questions were addressed: (1) Does application of supportive pillows affect the time during which the infant exhibits general movements (GMs) …