Toe Walking treatment methods
OUR
Our clinicians are passionate about patient care and are eager to find innovative solutions to complex problems. We regularly attend seminars and educational sessions to ensure that we are providing the most up to date treatments possible. Where possible, we manufacture our devices on site in our Lethbridge Clinic to provide the most accurate and comfortable fit possible. We want to create a positive environment for you and your child, giving them the best possible experience.
Boston 3D Scoliosis bracing
StarBand Cranial Remolding Orthosis
Ponsetti method for treatment of clubfoot
Sure Step Supramalleolar Orthoses
We work closely with parents, physiotherapists, and other health care professionals to come up with a care plan for our patients. Our team of Certified Orthotists will make every effort to find a solution that will work for your family. Our clinicians have taken additional training and developed an expertise in specific styles of braces trusted by physicians across the country including:
APPROACH:
What can we treat?
As Certified Orthotists, we treat a wide range of pediatric issues including but not limited to:
Hypotonia
Cerebral palsy
Toe Walking
Scoliosis
Brachycephaly/Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Clubfoot
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida
FOR IDIOPATHIC TOE WALKING
How We're Creating Innovate Protocols
Types of devices WE MAY PROVIDE:
Every child is different, so every treatment is different to ensure the best possible outcome for your child.
Arch supports to treat foot pain and alignment issues to ensure proper foot and ankle position when standing and walking
For treatment of flat head syndrome. We have aligned with Alberta Children’s Hospital in providing StarBand Cranial Remolding Orthoses.
Different SMO designs can be used to treat condition such as hypotonia, ankle instability, toe walking, severe flat feet, severe midfoot instability
For treatment of complex lower limb conditions that present with combined knee and ankle issues
For treatment of high tone caused by cerebral palsy and other upper motor neuron conditions
For the treatment of clubfoot as part of the Ponseti method, the gold standard for clubfoot treatment.
Back braces for the treatment of scoliosis
AND MANY MORE!
Foot Orthotics:
SUPRAMALLEOLAR ORTHOSES (SMOS):
ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSES (AFOS):
KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSES (KAFOS):
THORACO-LUMBOSACRAL ORTHOSES (TLSO):
CRANIAL REMOLDING ORTHOSES (CROS):
PONSETI AFOS:
Available Funding
As Certified Orthotists, we are able to authorize for funding through Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL), a funding program available to all Albertans that provides funding for costs associated with certain health conditions.
Eligibility for full or partial coverage can be determined with a no charge assessment.
