Journal article
Gait characteristics of children and youth with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy following treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Abstract
Sensory changes and muscle weakness attributable to chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) are possible sequela of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) which can result in long-lasting difficulties with walking. The purpose of this study was to describe the gait characteristics of children and youth treated for ALL who exhibited CIPN compared to typically developing children and youth using 3D motion analyses and …
Authors
Wright MJ; Twose DM; Gorter JW
Journal
Gait & Posture, Vol. 58, , pp. 139–145
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.05.004
ISSN
0966-6362