Gait analysis in children with fragile syndrome: a pilot study

Introduction: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the leading form of inherited intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, caused by a tri-nucleotide CGG repeat expansion in the promoter region of the FMR1 gene [1]. The cognitive profile in FXS includes deficits in executive control and in visuospatial abilities, as well as in language and severe behavioural alterations with hyperactivity, impulsivity, anxiety: the condition often is associated with medical comorbidities among which epilepsy [1].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research