Postnatal development
An essential component of paediatric practice is the monitoring of growth and development.
Milestones are generally monitored are:
1) Anthropometric
a) Height (length) and weight
b) Dentition
2) Developmental milestones
Body proportions:
Different body parts grow at different rates. The upper limb initially grows more and earlier than the lower limb. Foot grows more initially than the rest of the lower limb.
Lengthening of foot in relationship to length of lower limb is at its greatest intrauterine.
Ontogeny of bones of lower limb:
Relevance to foot pathomechanics:
We have not yet got to this page to finish it yet. We will eventually. Please contact us if you have something to contribute to it or sign up for our newsletter or like us on Facebook and Instagram or follow us on Twitter. |
Page last updated:
Comments are closed.