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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...

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Exercise Snapshot by Lexy:  Standing on a Wedge

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...

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...

Physio Lexy’s Active Stretching Through Functional Movement

Physio Lexy’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

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...

Parent’s Corner

A Pikler Triangle: Gross Motor Development for Your Clubfoot Cutie

Bir Pikler Üçgeni: Yumru Ayak Tatlınız İçin Kaba Motor Gelişimi

Çoğu çarpık ayaklı ebeveyn gibi, ben de çarpık ayaklı kızımın kaba motor gelişiminin ne kadar gecikeceği konusunda endişelenerek geceleri uyanık yatarak sayısız saatler geçirdim. Kızımın emeklemesi, yürümesi veya koşması ne kadar sürer? Acaba onu kovalayabilecek miydi...

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TOOB gives Back

TOOB geri verir

TOOB (Tsawwassen Eski Piçler Tarikatı) geçtiğimiz günlerde Kanada Yumru Ayak Destek Derneği'ni ve Haziran'da kutlanan Dünya Yumru Ayak Günü'nü kutlamak için www.clubfoot.ca'nın lansmanını desteklemek için $3,000 bağışladı. 3. Kanada Çarpık Ayak Destek Derneği yeni bir...

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