The foot and ankle characteristics in children with idiopathic toe walking gait
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Author details Allied Health Research Unit, Southern Health, Cheltenham, VIC, 3192, Australia. Department of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, 3199, Australia. School of Podiatry, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, 2460, Australia. School of Occupational Therapy, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, 2460, Australia. Quantitative Consulting Unit , Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2678, Australia.
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Foot and ankle characteristics of children with an idiopathic toe walking gait
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