Significance of Motor function
Motor function is a critical aspect of both Vedanta and scientific perspectives, involving the ability to initiate and control movements. It encompasses bio-motor activities within the pranamaya sheath in Vedantic teachings and relates to physical movements affected by various neurological conditions in science. Assessment tools, such as the Gross Motor Function Measures and the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement, help evaluate these functions. Effective rehabilitation aims to restore motor function, which is essential for recovery in patients with conditions like stroke, facial palsy, and other neurological disorders.
Synonyms: Motor skills, Motor activity, Physical coordination, Bodily movement, Movement, Locomotion, Motion, Mobility, Activity, Physical activity, Control, Coordination, Motor control
In Dutch: Motorische functie; In Finnish: Moottorin toiminta; In Spanish: Función motora
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The concept of Motor function in scientific sources
Motor function encompasses actions controlled by the nervous system's motor pathways, including muscle movement via cranial nerves, impacting activities like chewing and facial expressions. Conditions such as Ardita and facial palsy severely hinder these functions.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Motor function is an aspect of upper extremity function, and in this study, patients with non-traumatic SCI generally had good motor function in terms of reach-and-grasp ability and shoulder function.[1] (2) The ability to move the body, which can be improved by artistic involvement in children with motor deficiencies, allowing them to extend their range of movement.[2] (3) In most assessments, there are paradigms to assess for motor, sensory, visual, and auditory functions, according to the provided text.[3] (4) This refers to the ability to move and control body movements, and alterations in motor function can occur in liver disease.[4] (5) Motor function refers to the ability to move, and intact motor function at certain levels was found to be a good predictor of ambulatory status in children with MMC.[5]