Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3452882 | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Compared with the age-matched controls without CP, the children with CP were mechanically less efficient in their gait. Interventions that promote heel contact and roll over and greater knee stability to better utilize the kinetic energy of push-off could improve walking efficiency.
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Authors
Bradford C. PhD, Mark F. MD, Adam BS, Timothy BS, Paul E. PhD, D. Casey MD,