Motor skills were assessed using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and trunk control using Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control.Results: The motor development scores and trunk balance scores were found significantly lower in infants who used a baby walker compared with those not using a baby walker.Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of baby walkers might adversely affect the motor development of infants and this may be due to impaired trunk control.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the use of baby walkers on trunk control and motor development in typically developing children.Material and methods: Demonstrating standard developmental steps, 29 children (14 females, 15 males; mean age 10±1 month) who used a baby walker and 19 children (10 females, 9 males; mean age 10±1 month) who did not use a baby walker were included.
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Key Findings & Data:Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the use of baby walkers on trunk control and motor development in typically developing children.Material and methods: Demonstrating standard developmental steps, 29 children (14 females, 15 males; mean age 10±1 month) who used a baby walker and 19 children (10 females, 9 males; mean age 10±1 month) who did not use a baby walker were included.
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Conclusion & Impact:Motor skills were assessed using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and trunk control using Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control.Results: The motor development scores and trunk balance scores were found significantly lower in infants who used a baby walker compared with those not using a baby walker.Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of baby walkers might adversely affect the motor development of infants and this may be due to impaired trunk control.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the use of baby walkers on trunk control and motor development in typically developing children.Material and methods: Demonstrating standard developmental steps, 29 children (14 females, 15 males; mean age 10±1 month) who used a baby walker and 19 children (10 females, 9 males; mean age 10±1 month) who did not use a baby walker were included. Motor skills were assessed using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and trunk control using Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control.Results: The motor development scores and trunk balance scores were found significantly lower in infants who used a baby walker compared with those not using a baby walker.Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of baby walkers might adversely affect the motor development of infants and this may be due to impaired trunk control.
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BEZGİN, S., AKKAYA, K. U., ÇELİK, H. İ., ÇAMURDAN, A. D., ELBASAN, B. (2021). Evaluation of the effects of using a baby walker on trunk control and motor development. Turkish archives of pediatrics (Online), Cilt: 56 - Sayı: 2, 159–163. https://ajindex.com/articles/403399
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