motor functioning
[ˈmoʊtər ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ]
noun
funcionamento motor
1. The ability of the body to produce movement and coordinate physical actions through the nervous and muscular systems
The patient's motor functioning improved significantly after physical therapy.
O funcionamento motor do paciente melhorou significativamente após a fisioterapia.
2. In developmental psychology, the progressive ability of infants and children to control and coordinate body movements
Fine motor functioning includes tasks like writing and picking up small objects.
O funcionamento motor fino inclui tarefas como escrever e pegar objetos pequenos.
3. In neurology and rehabilitation, the performance and control of voluntary and involuntary movements
The neurologist assessed the patient's motor functioning through various tests.
O neurologista avaliou o funcionamento motor do paciente através de vários testes.
This is a specialized medical and developmental psychology term widely used in both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used in pediatric evaluations, rehabilitation centers, and neurological assessments. The term is formal and technical, commonly appearing in clinical reports, educational assessments, and therapeutic documentation.
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