| The glider. Postural kinetic behavior during the pre-locomotor period in infants | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7232595 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Soaring movements-in an opisthotonic posture-which appear between 3 and 10 months when the infant is in a prone position, have been observed with cinematographic recordings. This is a postural and kinetic activity which takes place during the first year's development; i is a transitional stage leading to intentional propulsive movements. This activity may become a repetitive one for some children, especially between 4 and 7 months; at this peak period, it takes on an unusual aspect, not only because of the "aerial" attitude but also because of the rhythmicity of the postural changes which characterize it. This behavior has been studied in its evolutionary forms, its individual characteristics, and its emotional expressions. Hovering movements are localized in the neuro-psychological evolution of the infant (tonico-postural evolution, acquisition of balance in a prone position, alternating postures, propulsive movements). The conditions which set off and quieten this activity explain the dynamics of its functioning between movements to which the baby is submitted and deliberate ones, between constraint and pleasure. |
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Authors:
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M Auzias; J de Ajuriaguerra |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: La Psychiatrie de l'enfant Volume: 23 ISSN: 0079-726X ISO Abbreviation: Psychiatr Enfant Publication Date: 1980 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-07-23 Completed Date: 1981-07-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376466 Medline TA: Psychiatr Enfant Country: FRANCE |
Other Details:
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Languages: fre Pagination: 461-506 Citation Subset: IM |
Vernacular Title:
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Le planeur. Comportement posturo-cinétique au cours de la période pré-locomotrice chez le nourrisson. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Development
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physiology Child, Preschool Female Humans Infant Male Motor Skills* / physiology Movement* Posture* |
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