What is the impact of excessive body mass on the biomechanical walking characteristics in 7 to 11 year old children

Childhood obesity is associated with multiple health co-morbidities and various musculoskeletal disorders, affecting the lower limb and feet. Limited research has been undertaken which quantifies the impact of obesity on the function of the paediatric foot and lower limb. Furthermore, it is yet unde...

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Main Author: Cousins, Stephen D.
Published: University of East London 2014
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.666008