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Are there common walking gait characteristics in patients diagnosed with late-onset Pompe disease?
Human movement science - 1 Jun 2021
Starbuck Chelsea, Reay Julie, Silk Edward, Roberts Mark, Hendriksz Christian, Jones Richard
Abstract excerpt
Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is a rare disease, defined as a progressive accumulation of lysosomal glycogen resulting in muscle weakness and respiratory problems. Anecdotally, individuals often have difficulties walking, yet, there is no three-dimensional data supporting these claims. We aimed to assess walking patterns in individuals with LOPD and compare with healthy individuals. Kinematic, kinetic and...
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