With so many variables to consider, it is great to know which ones impact a function or occupation more than others. This knowledge has the potential to assist us in selecting targeted interventions.

In this week’s #3PracticalTakeaways, we share with you our lessons from the article by Keller et al (2021) on how much spasticity, strength, upper extremity (UE) control and trunk control contributes to self-care independence in children with upper motor neuron lesions. I think it’s behooves us to really assess trunk control and UE Selective Voluntary Motor Control (SVMC). And then make informed decisions on how we can intervene best to promote self-care skills. If you want more information about SVMC, read this SeekFreaks article 2 Tests of Selective Motor Control – SCALE and SCUES.

Are you surprised with any of these findings? Add your takeaway or read others’ in the comments section below.