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Excercises for children born with clubfoot / talipes 5 years and above

These exercises are designed for children born with clubfoot/talipes to keep their feet strong and stretchy. (Source: Steps Charity.)

The creator of the video strongly suggests the following:

These excercises are designed for children born with clubfoot/talipes to keep their feet strong and stretchy. The suggested age to join in these excercises is 5 years and above. We recommend discussing the excercises with your health professionals before your child does them. If you have recently had foot or ankle surgery please check with your treating clinician before doing the excercises.

Excercise types in the video:

Excercise 1: Heel walking
Excercise 2: Tip Toe Walking
Excercise 3: Side Kicks
Excercise 4: Stand on One Leg
Excercise 5: Frog Jumps
Excercise 6: Bum Lifts 
Excercise 7: Kangaroo Jumps
Excercise 8: Scissor Run
Excercise 9: Heel walking
Excercise 10: Stretch your feet
Excercise 11: Calf Stretches
Excercise 12: Wobble board

Riding a bike, climbing and using wobble board or cushion are also all excellent ways to keep your feet strong and stretchy.

Disclaimer:

The information presented in this video is made by Global Clubfoot Initiative (GCI) in collaboration with Steps Charity Worldwide and shows children performing excercises that are designed to support their rehabilitation for clubfoot treatment. The information and content in this video is sourced from healthcare professionals including personal stories and experiences from children and parents. In following this video, excercises must only be carried out by children in a safe space or environment, and under the supervision of an appropriate adult, parent or carer. Steps Charity Worldwide and GCI do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional as to your specific circumstances. We try to ensure that the information in this video is correct at the time of release however neither Steps Charity Worldwide or GCI make any representation and give no warranty in respect of the accuracy or fitness for purpose of the information in this video and accepts no liability for any personal injury or other loss or damage resulting from you relying on this information.

References:

Steps Charity

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