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Clubfoot Journey: Introducing Owen from Ontario
Our sweet baby Owen was born with bilateral Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot). I write this to help bring awareness to Clubfoot. I don’t write this to scare anyone, especially someone going thru this with their clubfoot cuties, but to let others know that...
Your New Best Friend: Use the Expertise and Knowledge of an Orthotist
Our clubfoot cutie was nearly six months old when she transitioned into boots and bar. Addison had a growing sturdy body, but isty bitsy teeny tiny feet. We were anxiously awaiting the removal of her last cast to move into Mitchell boots. While families are provided...
A Pikler Triangle: Gross Motor Development for Your Clubfoot Cutie
Like most clubfoot parents, I spent countless hours lying awake at night worrying about how delayed my bilateral clubfoot daughter would be in her gross motor development.How long would it take for my daughter to crawl, walk, or run? Would she be able to chase her...
In the News
TOOB gives Back
The TOOB (Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards) recently donated $3,000 to support the Canadian Clubfoot Support Society and its launch of www.clubfoot.ca in celebration of World Clubfoot Day, which was marked on June. 3. The Canadian Clubfoot Support Society is a newly...
Clubfoot Journeys
Clubfoot Journey: Introducing Owen from Ontario
Our sweet baby Owen was born with bilateral Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot). I write this to help bring awareness to Clubfoot. I don’t write this to scare anyone, especially someone going thru this with their clubfoot cuties, but to let others know that...
Expert Voices
Physio Lexi’s Active Stretching Through Functional Movement
Many families are probably quite familiar with stretches for their clubfoot cuties. Clubfoot.ca has videos demonstrating clubfoot stretches under “Resources” for further guidance. When you are holding a stretch for your child, physiotherapists refer to this as...
Physio Lexy’s Go to Equipment
There are many great equipment and toy options available for fun and functional play for growing clubfoot cuties! It can be overwhelming deciding what to pick and choose. At our KPG (Kids Physio Group) clinic we have a wide variety of toys, games and equipment I use...