Journal article
The effect of foot orthoses on standing foot posture and gait of young children with Down Syndrome
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if foot orthoses (FOs) immediately affected gait of children with Down Syndrome (DS) and excessively pronated feet. Subjects were 3--6 years old; 16 with DS and 10 without disabilities. Gait of children with DS wearing sneakers was compared with and without FOs and compared to gait of children without disabilities. Ankle moment, walking speed during stance phase, sneaker prints, center of pressure, and …
Authors
Selby-Silverstein L; Hillstrom HJ; Palisano RJ
Journal
NeuroRehabilitation An International Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 183–193
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
2001
DOI
10.3233/nre-2001-16307
ISSN
1053-8135