Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Pediatric Issues
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's resource about Clubfoot.
Clubfoot is a congenital condition that affects newborn infants. The medical term for clubfoot is Congenital Talipes Equinovarus. This condition has been described in medical literature since the ancient Egyptians. Congenital means that the condition is present at birth and occurred during fetal development. The condition is not rare and the incidence varies widely among different races. In the Caucasian population, about one in a thousand infants are born with a clubfoot. In Japan, the numbers are one in two thousand and in some races in the South Pacific it can be as high as seven infants in one thousand who are born with a clubfoot. The condition affects both feet in about half of the infants born with clubfoot. Clubfoot affects twice as many males as females.
This guide will help you understand:
- what part of the foot is involved
- what causes the condition
- what treatment options are available
- what FYZICAL Hazleton's approach to rehabilitation is