Exercise Snapshot by Lexy: Standing on a Wedge

Standing on a wedge:  It is important in our clubfoot kiddos to keep our ankle range of motion!

A great way to work on stretching the muscle functionally at the end range is standing on a wedge! It’s a great way to put weight through the ankle joint in the position we want to preserve. Standing on a wedge while playing a game is a great way to do this. You can use a mirror in front to play a game with squigz, suction cup balls or drawing with a window writer. Need an extra challenge? Try doing some squats by placing toys on the ground! 

Reaching for puzzle pieces while standing on a wedge and building on a high table.

Exercise Snapshot by Lexy:  Animal Catapult

Exercise Snapshot by Lexy: Animal Catapult

Clubfoot kiddos can always benefit from physiotherapy and exercises in order to: - built foot and ankle strength  - keep a good range of motion at the ankle - develop gross motor skills and coordination - improve balance - strengthen big muscles in the hips and leg to...

Clubfoot Journey: Introducing Addy from Ontario

Clubfoot Journey: Introducing Addy from Ontario

Addy is a twin that was born at 30 weeks old weighing 2lbs 11oz with bilateral clubfoot.  She spent 8 weeks in the NICU due to prematurity before coming home 2 weeks before her due date.  At 39 weeks gestation Addy started her treatment journey at McMaster Hospital in...

Clubfoot Journey: Introducing Owen from Ontario

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...