If a Child Has a Tendency to Crouch During Standing

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a child has a tendency to crouch during standing and walking primarily because of weakness in the gastroc-soleus muscle group,what type of orthoses might be most effective?

• A)Floor reaction ankle foot orthoses
• B)Supramalleolar ankle foot orthoses
• C)Solid ankle foot orthosis
• D)Hinged ankle foot orthoses

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