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The pencil grasps of 55 Australian 7-year-old children were analysed to determine if joint laxity in the distal interphalangeal joint of the index finger and the interphalangeal joint and metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb influenced the development of grasps that deviat from the dynamic tripod grasp. Laxity was determined using torque range of motion, and descriptive analysis of the penciol grasp was undertaken during three writing tasks. Laxity occurred in 71% of the children in at least one joint. Four pencil grasps were identified based on the position of the thumb and the number of digits on the pencil shaft. Trends indicated that laxity, especially in the interphalangeal joint of the thumb, is an influence on the pencil grasp used.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Tiré à part : OUI

Identifiant basis : 2001217860