DHAKA:  Scientists have arrived with an explanation for why some teenage boys go throughout a clumsy stage.

Research suggested that the brain struggles to cope with the body's change in height during a sudden growth spurt, BBC published on Friday (May 20).

Italian scientists said that the boys walk clumsily for a while as their brain adjusts, say Adolescents who grow slowly and steadily remain more coordinated, a team at the University of Bologna found in a study.

Lead researcher Dr Maria Cristina said a sudden increase in height affects the body's ability to control established motor skills, such as walking.

‘Adolescents tend to show previous control of the body when growing up, but the motor control behaviour is organised on the body's dimensions,’ added Maria.

‘Following a growth spurt, the body needs time to adjust to changes to the periphery, during which time a teenager may walk awkwardly, while teenagers who grow steadily are able to handle growth modifications better and so maintain smoothness and regularity when walking.’

BDST: 1730 HRS, May 20, 2016
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