Steps Team - Steps | Clubfoot support in Southern Africa

Ponseti for Parents’ practical tips

Practical tips for parents and caregivers of babies with clubfoot. These tips should not replace instructions given by a health professional. They are practical advice gathered from other parents – and although every baby is different, most of this should apply in general.

Advice for families of clubfoot patients during the COVID-19 lockdown

Casting will begin when the COVID-19 lockdown is over and clinics resume normal function. If patients need advice on clubfoot they can check the Steps website for information and call our office line 021 462 7357.

COVID-19 operational status update

COVID-19 Clubfoot clinic operational status update. Steps Charity NPC has received our official certification to operate as an Essential Service Provider during the lock-down.

Clubfoot clinic operational status COVID-19

We are keeping a COVID-19 operational status list of all the clubfoot clinics we work with in South Africa. In compliance with the current 21-day lockdown, only essential medical services are permitted, and many of the clinic staff are working on rotation to minimise exposure. Also, there are increased security measures at hospitals to control the number of people entering the hospital and screening.

A South African challenge is our shared challenge

A South African challenge is our shared challenge. A message from our founder about clubfoot care status in South Africa during COVID-19.

Clinton Completes Clubfoot Treatment!

Clinton Daniels, born with unilateral clubfoot on his right foot, recently completed his clubfoot treatment journey! We had a chat with his mother, Kelestso Daniels, about their clubfoot journey. “My son has graduated, he no longer wears braces at night. His feet are perfect. We have a follow up check up appointment in one year […]