paulm
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Post by paulm on Apr 4, 2009 9:25:28 GMT
Hi all
friends grandaughter, 6 in August, at birth R foot internally rotated, L ok, R foot resolved with growth, when child walks for any distance now she complains of lower legs being tired, parents carry her, during gait there is some in-toeing of both L&R but not at every step..... she now attends dancing lessons 3 times a week, (been going for sometime now) here they are actively encouraged to "Drag Walk" this is where they drag the distal/lateral aspect of the foot accross floor making ground contact with the lateral aspect of the front of shoe, they are encouraged to practice this even at school in the playground. Could this be promoting the in-toe ? I did ask the question has the in-toe become worse or more noticible since the onset of dancing, they could not give a positive answer.
look forward to responses cheers Paul
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Post by dtt on Apr 5, 2009 17:54:47 GMT
Hi Paul Robert I think would be you best bet here as he is into podopaeds biomx. I'll give him a shout for you.... ROBERT WAKE UP !! ;D Cheers D
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Post by TimVS on Apr 6, 2009 10:52:54 GMT
Drag Walking? I wonder why they do that. How odd. If intoeing is intermittent it could be soft tissue contracture around the hip maybe? Functional adaptation etc. How long has she been dancing for? Is she training for a major competition? i.e. over using her legs? Does she do any other sporting activity during the week? Just a few thoughts.
Tim
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paulm
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Post by paulm on Apr 6, 2009 11:53:21 GMT
Drag Walking, they are encouraged to practice this for competition events, the teacher gets then to start competition by walking on stage in this mannor
regards Paul
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Post by billliggins on Apr 6, 2009 13:32:02 GMT
This youngster is moving from 'babyhood' to 'childhood'. Does she develop tired legs when she is doing things she likes to do? How far can she walk before the onset of discomfort? Is the length of time longer or shorter than her dancing lessons? Per Tim's posting, does she do any other sport/recreation and what is her reaction to these activities?
I would suggest that she is bought in before and after she has developed discomfort and assess her for comparison.
All the best
Bill
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Post by robertisaacs on Apr 8, 2009 18:02:36 GMT
Wasst?! Wassatyousay?
Oky doky. Intoeing.
Firstly, check all the transverse plane ranges. Is the foot inverted on the ankle? Is the tibia internaly rotated? Is the knee? And finally, what is the range on the hips (should be about 50 50.)
Not unusual to see tibial torsion at 6. Don't worry, this will resolve (unless its LOADS).
Most common is functional intoeing. Usually sporadic and worse as they get tired. Mild countertorsional wedge might be worthwhile, otherwise its often best left. Exercises, stretches or your choice of snake oil to reassure the parents and keep an eye (6 month rv) to make sure it improves. Avoid gait plates unless the intoe is consistant.
So far as toe dragging goes, it sounds a bit weird but i guess they think this will force the peroneals to fire. I'd hate to be the pod when the mum comes in with a 4 week old knackered shoe because of it though! Those things are expensive!
Robert
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Post by TimVS on Apr 10, 2009 8:24:43 GMT
Would that be due to tight internal rotators? maybe from too much 'w' sitting?
Tim
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paulm
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Post by paulm on Apr 18, 2009 18:37:02 GMT
So far as toe dragging goes, it sounds a bit weird but i guess they think this will force the peroneals to fire. I'd hate to be the pod when the mum comes in with a 4 week old knackered shoe because of it though! Those things are expensive!
Hi Robert re the above and i still dont no how to quote on here, this is what they are encouraged to do at the dance sessions
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Post by Admin on May 21, 2009 6:53:47 GMT
Hi Paul,
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I realise the standard of education at Durham is not what it once was ;D ;D ;D.
Cheers,
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