13/07/2024
Gowers's Sign is a medical sign that indicates weakness of the proximal muscles, namely those of the lower limb. The sign describes a patient that has to use their hands and arms to "walk" up their own body from a squatting position due to lack of hip and thigh muscle strength.
Gowers's sign is classically seen in Duchenne muscular dystrophy where it is mostly evident at 4–6 years old children.