Screen time and motor skills in children
This study looks at how screen time affects gross motor skills (like running and jumping) and balance in healthy children aged 7 to 10. By understanding this, researchers hope to learn how screen use might relate to physical development.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 7 and 10 years old.
- They must use screens (TV, phone, tablet, or computer) for more than 2 hours on a weekday.
- They must also use screens for more than 3 hours on a weekend day.
- They should not have had any orthopedic (bone or joint) surgery in the past 6 months.
- Your child's balance and motor skills must be within a healthy range (tested by the study team).
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