Development of Garments with Elastic Straps and Pressure Applicator (GESPA) and “GVcorrect” App to Follow the Changes in Lower-Extremity Alignment (<i>Genu Valgum</i>)—A Pilot Study

Development of Garments with Elastic Straps and Pressure Applicator (GESPA) and “GVcorrect” App to Follow the Changes in Lower-Extremity Alignment (<i>Genu Valgum</i>)—A Pilot Study

Background: There are non-invasive methods of correcting <i>genu valgum</i> (GV), but to date, there is no method to evaluate mechanotherapeutic intervention that does not restrict child’s natural movements while the process is on-going so that timely decisions could be made on effective...

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Main Authors: Anna-Liisa Tamm, Ivi Vaher, Reet Linkberg, Teet Tilk, Jana Kritt, Age Alviste, Maarit Sild, Arved Vain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Pediatric Reports
Subjects:
genu valgum
children
mechanotherapy
tibiofemoral angle
intermalleolar distance
GESPA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7503/13/3/57

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