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Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy

James R. Gage

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A recent advance in the study of walking patterns has been the development of the gait laboratory, where the use of a videotape, EMG and force plates allows the study of the origins of a child's abnormal gait. This book describes the use of gait analysis in the treatment of cerebral palsy.

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A recent advance in the study of walking patterns has been the development of the gait laboratory, where the use of a videotape, EMG and force plates allows the study of the origins of a child's abnormal gait. This book describes the use of gait analysis in the treatment of cerebral palsy.

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A recent advance in the study of walking patterns has been the development of the gait laboratory, where the use of a videotape, EMG and force plates allows the study of the origins of a child's abnormal gait. This book describes the use of gait analysis in the treatment of cerebral palsy.

Key concepts: Cerebral palsy, Gait, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Gait analysis, Medicine, Psychology, Physical therapy

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