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Original Research

Evaluation of the Effect of Gait Aids, Such as Canes, Crutches, and Walkers, on the Accuracy of Step Counters in Healthy Individuals

Paul KoonerDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Western University, London, ON, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Taran SchubertDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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James L HowardDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Brent A LantingDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Matthew G TeeterDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Edward M VasarhelyiDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Western University, London, ON, CanadaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9942-9605
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Pages 1-8 | Published online: 07 Jan 2021

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