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Variations in gait development: what is normal and when should I be concerned?

Authors :
Douglas, Christine
Wright, Jonathan
Jacobs, Benjamin
Source :
Paediatrics & Child Health; Feb2022, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p71-76, 6p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Normal healthy children vary in the pattern of their gait development. Deviation from parents' expectation and comparison with peers may lead to anxiety and medical consultation. It is essential to identify the important pathological diagnoses among the array of normal variants to facilitate early intervention and optimize outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
NEUROLOGICAL disorders
GAIT in humans
CHILD development
TIME
GAIT disorders
EARLY intervention (Education)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
17517222
Volume :
32
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Paediatrics & Child Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154971499
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2021.11.005
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