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When Are Orthoses Appropriate?
Children of various medical backgrounds and history may be appropriate candidates for orthotic devices. Many varieties are available based on necessity and presentation of the child. The most common types seen with children are supramalleolar orthosis (SMO) or dynamic...
What is Normal Gait?
Many changes occur throughout the lower extremities as a child begins to develop and walk. What is the normal progression? One Year of Age: Begin walking with a wide base of support, knees face forward and flexed or may be slightly externally rotated (until age 5 or...