Prevalence of Lower Limb Defects in Children in Chosen Kindergartens of the Łódź Agglomeration.

Background: Posture disorders not treated in early childhood may lead to serious diseases and dysfunctions later. The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of lower limb defects in pre-school children.

Material And Methods: The study covered 513 children (252 girls and 261 boys) aged 4-6, in chosen kinder-gartens of the Łódź agglomeration .