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Bruininks- Oseretsky Test Showed Strong Correlation Between Upper Limb Speed Dexterity and Upper Limb Coordination

Received: 17 February 2017    Accepted: 01 March 2017    Published: 24 March 2017
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Background: Daily living activities such as walking, dressing and feeding require adequate proficiency in gross and fine motor skills; however inadequate proficiency leads to multiple difficulties that range from increased anxiety and poor self-esteem to significant difficulties with academic achievements. Recent research findings claimed that children’s skill proficiency tends to lag behind the established developmental norms. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the interrelationship among different subtests of gross and fine motor skill in school aged children in Al-Madinah Al-Munawara. Methods: Children (N= 99) from 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades completed the gross and fine motor composite of the Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of motor proficiency 2nd Edition (BOT-2). Results: Analysis revealed a weak correlation between gross motor composite and fine motor composite. A weak correlation was found for gross motor subtests except a significant correlation was found for the relationship between balance and bilateral coordination. Conclusion: Therapists should closely look at upper limb speed dexterity and upper limb coordination since they are significantly correlated.

DOI 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20170302.11
Published in International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017)
Page(s) 5-10
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  • Department of Physical Therapy for Growth and Developmental Disorders in Children and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; College of Medical Rehabilitation, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia

  • Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, College of Medical Rehabilitation, Taibah University, PT, OCE, Cert. MDT, CEAS, Clinical BioKinesiologist

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