Protective Extension Forward1
Protective Extension Forward1
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Onset: 6-7 months
Integration: Persists throughout life
With the infant held around the trunk, horizontally in space, tilting him or her downward head first will result in EXT and ABD of the arms w/the fingers extended and spread. Begins to bring arms forward at 4 mos.
Months 9 & 10
Months 9 & 10
Protective extension forward is evident with extension and abduction of the upper extremities and upper extremities and finger extension and spread
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