Koko’s Story
In their amazing work in Papua New Guinea the team from "No Roads" met Koko who was in trouble with a disabling leg injury. The Children First Foundation took on…
baby hip exercise. Step by step. Selective focus
Hip Dysplasia Update
The treatment of hip dysplasia has changed little over the years mainly due to lack of long term studies and inadequate standardisation of treatment regimes. International Hip Dysplasia RegistryAll infants…
Guided Growth
What is guided growth?Guided growth is a minimally invasive technique whereby the natural growth of a child or adolescent is modified to correct a problem with mal-alignment of the limbs.…
Tarsal Coalition
What is it ?A tarsal coalition is a condition of the foot in which two bones are abnormally connected by either fibrous, cartilage or bony tissue resulting in abnormal biomechanics…
Monitoring the Club Foot
The Pirani Score The Pirani score is used to assess the severity of a club foot in a baby. It is a simple assessment that involves the examiner observing and…
Safe Swaddling Explained
Safe Swaddling for New Born Babies How can swaddling affect my baby’s hips? When in the womb, your baby’s legs are in the foetal position with the legs bent up…
Surgery for the Dislocated Hip
What is hip dysplasia? Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition that affects the hip joint in babies and young children. DDH can vary from mild to severe.…
Sever’s Disease
What is it? Sever’s disease is a common condition that causes heel pain in growing children. It most commonly occurs in children who are active and involved in sports that…
Calcaneovalgus Foot
What is it? Calcaneovalgus foot involves the foot of a newborn baby being in a position which is excessively bent up. In some cases the top of the babies foot…
Looking After Your Hip Brace
The Dennis Browne Brace The most commonly used hip brace in my practice is the semi-rigid Dennis Browne Brace. This simple device is highly adaptable and very effective in managing…