Correction of clubfoot in babies

Corrective methods for baby’s clubfoot mainly include massage, strengthening exercise, supplementing calcium and vitamin D, orthopedic shoes and so on. Due to the different conditions, the corrective methods are also different and can not be generalized, it is recommended to choose the appropriate method under the guidance of the doctor for correction. 1. Massage: As the tibialis anterior tendon is too tense, resulting in the case of clubfoot, local massage can be carried out twice a day, once about 10-20 minutes, to ease the tension of the tendon and promote growth. 2. Strengthen the exercise: due to the lack of muscle strength of the inner side of the foot, resulting in the baby’s foot exostosis, you can strengthen the strength of the foot exercise, tiptoe training, 10 groups at a time, 2-3 times a day, each time you need to adhere to about 15 seconds. 3. Supplementary calcium and vitamin D: due to the lack of calcium caused by the foot tendons and bones of poor development, caused by the valgus, need to supplement the adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D, strengthen outdoor activities, increase sun exposure, promote absorption. 4. Orthopedic shoes: You can use orthopedic shoes under the guidance of a doctor to correct clubfoot. The foot exostosis is usually caused by spasm of soft tissues around the ankle joint, bone deformity, etc. If the foot exostosis does not improve significantly after correction, surgery can be performed to improve the foot exostosis and restore normal life.