Upper and Lower Limb Strength and Body Posture in Children with Congenital Hypothyroidism: An Observational Case-Control Study

Upper and Lower Limb Strength and Body Posture in Children with Congenital Hypothyroidism: An Observational Case-Control Study

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is an endocrine disease with a precocious significant impairment of growth and neuromotor development. Thyroid hormones are essential for central nervous system development, maturation, and myelination. Furthermore, thyroid hormone deficiency affects the fu...

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Main Authors: Jessica Brusa, Maria Cristina Maggio, Valerio Giustino, Ewan Thomas, Daniele Zangla, Angelo Iovane, Antonio Palma, Giovanni Corsello, Giuseppe Messina, Marianna Bellafiore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
congenital hypothyroidism
muscle strength
handgrip test
Sargent test
body sway
plantar pressure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/13/4830

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