GROWING-UP (HABITUALLY) BAREFOOT INFLUENCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOT AND ARCH MORPHOLOGY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Growing-up (habitually) barefoot influences the development of foot and arch morphology in children and adolescents

Abstract The development of the human foot is crucial for motor learning in children and adolescents as it ensures the basic requirements for bipedal mohair torquay locomotion and stable standing.Although there is an ongoing debate of the advantages and disadvantages of early and permanent footwear use, the influence of regular barefootness on foot

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Towards strengthening collaboration between district and local municipalities in South Africa: Insights from Ehlanzeni District Municipality

This article examines the state of collaboration between a district municipality and its local municipalities using Ehlanzeni District Municipality as a case study.This is important because in terms of the 310.32.42.50.01.001 Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998, district municipalities are established to coordinate and support their lo

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Possible role of COVID-19 in the relapse of Klein-Levin Syndrome

Klein-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is an extremely rare neurological disorder which can manifest as recurring spells of sleepiness, cognitive disturbances and behavioral changes.We present a novel case of KLS relapse in the setting of Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19).A 36-year-old male who had a known history of KLS since adolescence was admitted with sle

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