Re: Re: New to group

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Yes, I definitely saved that post!

I agree that it would definitley be helpful if Dr. Ponseti had a section

explaining how to put the shoes on correctly. Our orthotist just told us to

make sure they were strapped and laced as tight as possible. He never told

us anything about making sure his heel was in properly. Being new at this,

I assumed it would be in there properly. Maybe there will be one someday.

Thankfully, folks can learn here what others have already gone through with

all this.

and

Re: New to group

> Welcome, & !

> I think Kori just re-posted her very *thorough* post about how to put

> on the shoes- so hopefully that will help you. It seems to help if

> you bend the baby's knee when you seat the foot into the shoe, then

> hold the foot in place with your thumb as you snug up the strap &

> laces. Keep us posted on your quest to get the sandals

> covered by insurance!

> Sorry to hear that you had issues with blisters also. I'm thinking

> that there really needs to be a section on Dr. Ponseti's website to

> educate doctors and orthotists (and parents too) about how to ensure

> that the brace and shoes are fitted properly and how to troubleshoot

> the issues.

> I really believe that almost all blister/sore issues that are

> discussed on this and other lists are happening to parents seeking

> treatment outside of Iowa City- so we could benefit from more

> guidance from the U of Iowa staff and the APO group (orthotists who

> fit the U of Iowa patients) for the rest of the doctors and

> orthotists who are now using the method. Especially since we know

> that proper bracing and adherance to wearing the brace are essential

> to prevent regression.

> I hope that 's feet are healing up quickly!

> Keep posting!

> & (3-16-00)

> left clubfoot, switched to POnseti method at 4 mo. old

>