Guest guest Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 has two p/t, one at the hospital where our consultant is located and the other, a community p/t. We got the following: 1. stroke the outside of the lower leg 2. tickle the outside of bottom of the foot - this has worked well as flattened out his feet 3. heel stretches - not brilliant - it has helped the better of the two feet and who knows has possibly helped the other not deteriorate quite so quickly 4. where the crease is - suggested we stretch his feet ie between big toe and heel. 5. Nappy off - bring legs together to ease any stiffness in hips We also rotate his ankles as much as we can do - is now pushing alot as he thinks we're playing games. Apparently one criticism of the Ponseti method is stiffness in the joints - whatever... not sure if this is right or not - well we feel that above do help. mum to 3 3/4 months old bilateral talipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 has two p/t, one at the hospital where our consultant is located and the other, a community p/t. We got the following: 1. stroke the outside of the lower leg 2. tickle the outside of bottom of the foot - this has worked well as flattened out his feet 3. heel stretches - not brilliant - it has helped the better of the two feet and who knows has possibly helped the other not deteriorate quite so quickly 4. where the crease is - suggested we stretch his feet ie between big toe and heel. 5. Nappy off - bring legs together to ease any stiffness in hips We also rotate his ankles as much as we can do - is now pushing alot as he thinks we're playing games. Apparently one criticism of the Ponseti method is stiffness in the joints - whatever... not sure if this is right or not - well we feel that above do help. mum to 3 3/4 months old bilateral talipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Does anyone use physical therapy for their child in order to stretch the muscles, teach them how to crawl or walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Yes, Tyler has a pt come in once a week to help him in stretching and learning to walk. It is helping him alot too! Since his pt has been working with him he is standing. Which is something that he could not do before. Tyler's mom bi lat cf 1/14/03 > Does anyone use physical therapy for their child in order to stretch > the muscles, teach them how to crawl or walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 I wondered this myself, and asked our ortho dr and the PT who fit the AFO for our daughter about PT services for my daughter w/ left club foot. Both said it was not necessary; but i would still like to have it. I received a call today from the Cook County Dept of Health (chicago, il). They were notified of my daughter's birth and club foot. A RN will visit our house at no charge, evaluate our daughter, and make any necessary recommendations/referrals. Any therapy would be at no charge until the age of 3. I think if I push them just a bit, they would recommend PT. Your local dept of public health may also provide similar services. good luck, mollie > Does anyone use physical therapy for their child in order to stretch > the muscles, teach them how to crawl or walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 That sounds like the first steps program that my son is in. Like I said you do not have to have a referral. They will come out and do their own evaluation and if they feel that your son or daughter needs it then they will send someone out. My son's doc did not refer my son. I looked into it and found it. Now the PT did call his doc to make sure that he was ok with her working with Tyler and to make sure that it wasn't going to hurt to do it. Like I also said Tyler is responding to the therepy very well. His range of motion has improved and he is now trying to walk. Mother of Tyler bi lat cf 1/14/03 > > Does anyone use physical therapy for their child in order to > stretch > > the muscles, teach them how to crawl or walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 I have two bcf sons - one age 6 years and the other now 9 months old. The oldest went through PT for 18 months after 6 months of unsuccessful casting. The PT was in conjunction with wearing the AFO's. This son had a lot of trouble walking as a baby - but it was due to inferior club foot treatment, not the clubfoot itself if that makes sense. The PT didn't do him any good because it was his crooked feet causing him trouble, not lack of motor skills. He was very strong, very active, but he had these curled up feet to hobble around on like an old China woman. Now with the 9 month old, we went directly to Dr. P who did a series of 5 casts and now the DBB. Note this was five casts and one month compared to six MONTHS worth of casting previously on my oldest child.... The baby has had no problems crawling, cruising and nowdays, walking as he pushes things (both in and out of the DBB). He is extremely mobile. My only point is to say that under normal circumstances and under good treatment, I don't think the children need the extra physical therapy, they just need the chance to use their legs like any other child to learn their motor skills. The DBB has not slowed my baby down a bit, he can crawl, stand up and walk with it on only slightly less better than he does with it off. I don't use baby-carriers, walkers or swings - he's either in my arms or on the floor (or yard) where he can exercise and learn s. physical therapy Does anyone use physical therapy for their child in order to stretch the muscles, teach them how to crawl or walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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