Gower sign
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Gower's sign is seen in children with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
On attempting to stand from the ground the child:
- begins with both hands and feet on the floor
- then works his way up the legs with his hands until in an upright posture
Last reviewed 04/2022
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