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Walking and weakness in children: a narrative review of gait and functional ambulation in paediatric neuromuscular disease.

Rachel A KennedyKate CarrollJennifer L McGinleyKade L Paterson
Published in: Journal of foot and ankle research (2020)
Assessments of gait and functional ambulation are important considerations in documenting disease progression and treatment efficacy in the clinical setting; and in clinical trials of disease-modifying agents and physiotherapeutic interventions in paediatric neuromuscular diseases. There is a need for expert consensus on core gait and functional ambulation assessments for use in clinical and research settings.
Keyphrases
  • clinical trial
  • intensive care unit
  • emergency department
  • cerebral palsy
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • lower limb
  • phase ii