Fine-motor skills are movements that require coordination of the fingers, hands, and wrists to complete everyday tasks.
Gross-motor skills require larger muscles and joints to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and body.
Children typically accomplish certain fine-motor skills along a predicted timeline with milestones at different ages.
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Practicing hand and finger exercises, along with attending occupational therapy, can improve fine-motor skills.
Aging and neurological conditions can also affect your coordination and ability to complete fine-motor tasks.
If you have difficulty with the daily tasks of living, talk with your healthcare provider.
Occupational therapy can be beneficial for practicing and improving fine-motor movements.
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