Rickets May Affect 2.9 Out Of Every 100000 Canadian Children Jul 1, 2007
-- Pain/tenderness in the bones -- Dental problems -- Floppy baby syndrome (muscle weakness) -- Bones fracture easily -- Bowed legs (very young children) -- Knock-knees (older children) -- Deformities in the spine, pelvis and/or cranium -- Stunted growth -- Low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) -- The skull is soft. Good sources of Vitamin D. (Medical News Today)
Kenya: Why Oscars Star is Far From Being Amin Mar 5, 2007
But Whitaker, besides the knock-knees that Jaffar talked about, has flayered ears that drown Amin's pronounced cheeks that portrayed malevolence and enthusiasm. His cross eyes are also a gross distortion of Amin. (AllAfrica.com)
Obesity 'damages children's feet' Nov 24, 2006
Flat feet can lead to other problems, such as knock-knees which can lead on to other knee problems and - later in life - to back and pelvis problems. Some children are born with flatter than normal feet, and for them putting on too much weight can exacerbate the problems that can cause. (BBC News -- Health)
The meaning of 'Jackson' Jan 19, 2006
"Every choreographer has signature moves and combinations. Here was the core of Jackson's style: the angled feet and knock-knees of the Funky Chicken (gritty) and the Charleston (more soign?); various runs and struts; the corkscrew kicks forward (as fast as judo kicks); the spin turns; the moonwalk and the sudden crouch when, instead of falling to his knees, he rises on his toes.". The book does not dwell on the singer's dysfunctional childhood. (USA Today -- Books)
