title: Biomechanical evaluation of the child.
abstract: This article attempts to provide a complete and systematic approach to conducting a thorough lower extremity biomechanical examination for the child. It is hoped that the material presented here will allow you, the practitioner, to conduct a thorough and relevant series of examination techniques. Once these techniques are perfected and performed efficiently, you will be capable of providing effective and appropriate care for your pediatric patients.
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007866:Leg / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009068:Movement; D011187:Posture