We are conducting a research study on premature infants and part of our intervention is to offer ATVV stimulation to our participants.
A=Audio
T=Tactile
V=Vision
V=Vestibular (rocking motion)
The vestibular system, designed to register head and body motion as well as the pull of gravity begins developing at about 8 weeks.
Movement is registered not only through the vestibular nerves of the inner ear, but also throughout proprioceptive and kinesthetic nerves located in bones, joints, muscles, fascia, and ligaments throughout the body, and through proprioceptive nerves in the organs, glands, vessels, and nerves. Movement is also registered by each cell of the body .
Hope this helps...
Clarisa
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Originally Posted by SandraT
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