Overview
The aim of the project is to assess the neurophysiological and functional consequences of forced lefthandedness in a population with right neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP).
Description
A cross-sectional case-control study design to assess the neurophysiological and functional consequences of forced lefthandedness in a population with right neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP). Controls are natural lefthanded typical developing children and adolescents.Case and controls are matched for age, gender and activity level.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- typical developing
- lefthanded
- NBPP or healthy
- righthanded parents
- 6-23 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- history of other locomotor or neurological disorder than NBPP
- history of brain surgery
- history of psychiatric disorder