The story of the Ponseti Method for clubfoot
The reason that over 95% of children born with clubfoot can have fully functional feet is the gentle treatment pioneered by Dr Ignaçio Ponseti. The success of the Ponseti treatment is a story of dedicated doctors and proactive parents. Discovering the new method Dr Ponseti pioneered his method at the University of Iowa in the 1950s […]
STEPSbrother Grant Watson to ride Joberg2C for STEPS
Grant Watson will be riding the gruelling Joberg2C mountain bike race – a nine day and 900km task – from 24 April to 2 May to rasie funds for STEPS.
STEPS team member Adri Rego’s story featured in People magazine
Adri Rego has been a part of STEPS’ support outreach since 2008. She was born with clubfoot and had clubfoot surgery as a child. Her children, Daniel and Cristina, were also born with clubfoot. Both children have had successful Ponseti treatment. Adri’s story was recently featured in People magazine as part of their regular feature on […]
Trust your instincts: Deborah and Cazzner’s story
When did you find out that your baby had/would have clubfoot? The day I gave birth to her. How did you feel? When I got the news I didn’t really know what it was, even though the doctor explained it to me and my partner. All that went through my mind was: “Thank you God, […]
