Toilet Position, Ankle Movement, and Leg Strength in Children
This study looks at how the position children use on the toilet (sitting versus squatting) relates to their ankle flexibility and leg strength. Researchers want to understand if toilet posture affects physical development in healthy children ages 6–12.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old
- Your child is typically developing with no neurological conditions (like cerebral palsy or autism)
- Your child has not had surgery on their belly, hips, legs, knees, or ankles
- Your child does not have chronic stomach or bowel conditions (like IBS)
- Your child regularly uses either a sitting toilet or squatting toilet (not switching between both)
- Your child is willing to do simple movement tests (ankle and leg exercises)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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