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measure Handgrip
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YE_FITNSSHandgrip strength in both hands was measured with a dynamometer (Baseline Digital Smedley Hand dynamometer, Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA) with one arm at the side of the body and the elbow at a 90 degree angle.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YE_FITNSSThe Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) was used to assess balance under 3 testing stances: double leg, single leg (non-dominant leg) and tandem (dominant foot in front of the non-dominant foot in heel-to-toe fashion) on 2 surfaces (ground and foam pad). The total score was the total number of errors across the six 20-second repeated measures.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Neuromotor development
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 6 weeks 3 months 6 months 1 yearNeuromotor development was assessed using items from the Touwen’s Neurodevelopmental Examination. Children's motor behavior was observed in supine, prone, sitting, standing, and walking positions.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Finger tapping task
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 yearsThe Finger Tapping Task is a computerized task that assesses motor control, speed and lateralized coordination. During the task, children have to tap switching between their right, left, or both index fingers as quickly as possible for 10 seconds. A total of five trials are measured, starting with a visual and an auditory queue. The total number of finger...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024