Treating the neurologically impaired child's foot
The Problem
There are four reflexes, which can be elicited in normal infants. These reflex are: The Toe grasp, Inversion (foot tilting inward), Eversion (foot tilting outward) and Dorsiflexion (foot pulling upwards).
They can be stimulated in particular areas on the sole of the foot and are trigger mechanisms that initiate balance reactions in normal infants.
In many children with neurological deficit such as cerebral palsy, one or more of these reflexes may persist in response to superficial stimulation. Habitual reflex induced deformities of the foot may become fixed and muscles may become hypertonic, creating balance problems. If these reflexes continue unopposed they can cause spastic deformity.
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The Solution
Orthonic management is based around stimulating the reflex, which act against the deforming reflex. Neurotec is designed to give support under the medial arch and the peronial hotch, which gives stability
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