11. Giacomo and Giovanni Couldn’t Walk Without Assistance
The Tocci twins never did manage to earn how to walk. That didn’t surprise scientists and doctors of their day, who initially didn’t believe that they would live for very long. As they got older, they didn’t expect that the boys would have the muscle strength in their legs or torso, which would limit them from having the coordination necessary for walking. However, plenty of sets of conjoined twins, particularly those who are conjoined similarly to the Tocci twins (each controlling one leg), have managed to develop the skill of bipedal walking. What probably inhibited their ability was that Giacomo had a clubfoot and therefore lacked the physical stamina necessary to walk.
The boys usually got around in a wheelchair. When they were put on display for an act, they often leaned against a chair, as they were able to stand. When they were out of the public eye, however, they usually crawled in what was described as a spidery motion. They used all four arms and two legs to get around. That they were able to develop the coordination necessary to carry out this task was a testament to their intellect and ability to cooperate.
