Exploring OT for Idiopathic Toe Walking: Comparing Interdisciplinary Practices
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Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) appears in children without a neurological, orthopedic, or psychiatric diagnosis. A survey of OTs’ perspectives on evidence-based practices was compared with larger sample professionals who also treat ITW. Primary Author and Speaker: M Irma Alvarado Additional Authors Speakers: Kylie Ellington Contributing Authors: Cylie Williams, Leigh Lehman, Ileana S. McCaigue, Delaney Doyle, Katy Hendry, Olivia Trull,
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1943-7676', '0272-9490']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po178