Stepping Forward Together - PT / Physio Edition

During this exclusive gathering, viewers had the opportunity to connect with Denise Watson, an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pediatric Orthopedics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Portland Hospital in London, UK, as well as Mckenzie Juarez and Téa Wells from LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
In addition to the Physical Therapist, we were honored to have had Maureen Hoff, a clubfoot parent, author, and podcaster, as a special guest. Maureen offered her personal perspective on navigating the journey of raising a child with clubfoot. Her wealth of experience and wisdom provided valuable support and inspiration to fellow parents.
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Does my child actually need Physical Therapy?
02:42 -Is it better or worse to have both feet affected?
06:20 -Will this delay their progress of developmental skills?
11:38 -When to see physical therapy for a child not walking?
15:33 -How do I play or interact with my baby; any games to play with them?
18:53 -Who teaches the stretches? Ortho or PT?
23:28 -How do you know if you are doing stretches correctly?
28:24 -During your child’s growth, how often do you stretch?
36:34 -After BnB what PT do you do to prevent any more treatment?
43:33 -What are the benefits of PT for those kids whose CF has already begun to revert?
46:44 -What specialty footwear?
50:29 -Is Kinesiotaping a good co-assistant in treatment?
53:45 -Clubfoot and hypermobility, any specific pt advice?
56:08 -Can I wear my baby/ what infant carriers do you recommend?
01:01:22 -Outro