KINAESTHETIC SENSE AND FINE MOTOR DEXTERITY IN KEYBOARD PLAYERS.

Abstract

Background: Fine motor skills are controlled movements caused by coordination of the central nervous system, the muscle fibrils and intrinsic muscles of the hand. Studies exhibit that repetitive movements, overuse, fatigue and the posture attained have an effect on the motor skills of the keyboardists. The biomechanics of keyboard playing and its related factors attribute to cause deficit in motor skills and proprioception. This study was carried out to assess the kinaesthetic sense and fine motor dexterity. Methodology: 15 subjects each from the keyboard playing group and non-keyboard playing group were selected by purposive sampling on the basis of inclusion criteria for the study to perform the Purdue pegboard test and the kinaesthetic awareness test to assess their fine motor skills. Conclusion: Kinaesthetic sense and fine motor dexterity was significantly affected in keyboard players.