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    The document describes talipes calcaneovalgus, which causes the baby's foot to rest in a turned up position. Exercises and sometimes splints are used to correct the condition by stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles.

    The document describes three specific exercises to stretch tight muscles on the front and outside of the ankle and strengthen weak muscles on the back and inside of the leg.

    The document recommends giving the baby time without clothing to kick freely, bath time for kicking, loose fitting clothes, and massage with moisturizer focused on the feet and legs.

    Talipes Calcaneovalgus

    Talipes Calcaneovalgus occurs when your baby’s foot rests in a turned up position.

    The bones are normal but the muscles and soft tissues in the outside and front of the
    leg may be tight, whilst the muscles on the inside of the leg (which turn the foot in) may
    be stretched and/or weak.
    Sometimes only exercises/stretches are needed to correct your baby’s foot. Very
    occasionally, some type of soft splint may be required if the foot is very stiff. This would
    gently stretch the tight muscles. Your physiotherapist will discuss this with you if it is felt
    to be necessary.

    Exercises
    The physiotherapist looking after your baby will explain and demonstrate the
    appropriate exercises for you to do to correct your baby’s feet.
    Exercises are to be done at each nappy change.

    Do each exercise three times.

    Source: Physiotherapy
    Reference No: 5397-2
    Issue date: 14/3/19
    Review date: 14/3/22
    Page: 1 of 4
    To stretch the tight muscles on the front of the ankle

    Point toes
    downwards

    With your baby’s hip and knee bent to 90° / right angles, hook your index finger around
    heel. Hold baby’s foot in between your thumb and middle finger.
    Moving the whole foot, gently point toes down as far as able and hold for 5 seconds.

    2 To stretch tight muscles on the outside of the ankle

    Right foot

    With your baby’s hip and knee bent to 90° / right angles, hold baby’s heel between
    your thumb and index finger, or in the palm of one hand. Hold baby’s foot in
    between your other thumb and index finger.

    Gently turn the foot downwards and inwards and hold for 5 seconds.
    3 The strengthen weak muscles on the back and inside surfaces of
    the leg

    StrokeRight foot
    upwards

    Rear view
    With your baby’s hip and knee bent to 90°, use your thumb to stroke the back of the
    baby’s calf (from ankle to halfway up the leg).

    Wait for the foot to point downwards.

    General care
     Give baby some time out of baby-gro and nappy to allow them to kick their legs
    freely.

     Bath time is a good opportunity for kicking.

     Watch baby clothes are not too tight around feet.

     Massage with olive oil or a suitable baby moisturising cream is nice for your baby
    – concentrate around his\her foot and leg.

    What happens when you leave hospital?


    Your baby is followed up at two weeks as an outpatient in the physiotherapy
    department. At this point it will be decided how frequently your baby will need to be
    seen.
    If you think your baby is being caused discomfort by any of these exercises, stop
    doing them and contact your physiotherapist.

    Contacts
    Remember your physiotherapist is always available for help and advice should you
    have any further concerns or queries about your baby.

    Your physiotherapist is: _____________________________________________________

    Contact number: ___________________________________________________

    Appointment: _______________________________________________________________

    If you would like any information regarding access to the West Suffolk Hospital and
    its facilities please visit the website for AccessAble (the new name for DisabledGo)
    https://www.accessable.co.uk/organisations/west-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust

    © West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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