Positional talipes in children and young people
শিশু ও কিশোরদের পায়ের ট্যালিপিস (পা বাঁকা থাকা)
Common Symptoms
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Positional talipes is common in newborn babies. The foot turns inwards and downwards, and it can happen in one foot or in both. The foot stays flexible, though, and you can gently move it through its full range of normal movement.
It can be quite normal for a newborn's feet to turn inwards and downwards when the baby is resting. Their legs may also be slightly bowed, which can make the feet look even more turned in.
These changes are common, and over time the position of the feet will correct itself.
What causes positional talipes?
Doctors don't always know why positional talipes happens. But there seems to be a link with babies who have a large birth-weight or who are born after their due date. These babies have less room to move around in the womb in the last few weeks of pregnancy.
How is positional talipes treated?
Positional talipes can be corrected. In most babies it clears up by itself within the first few months, because once the baby is born they have more space to move and stretch their feet.
You can help by letting your baby spend some time out of their clothes, so they can kick and move their legs freely. Check too that the clothes aren't tight around their feet, so the feet have room to move.
Can exercises help?
Gentle exercises for your baby's foot may help with positional talipes. Do them regularly through the day. They work best when your baby is relaxed, for example at bath time.
- gently move your baby's foot outwards, and hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds
- gently move your baby's foot upwards towards the shin, and hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds
- gently stroke or tickle the outside of your baby's foot to encourage them to move it up and outwards
Talk to your doctor if:
Speak to your doctor if:
- your baby's foot feels stiff, or you can't move it
- your baby's foot seems painful to move
- your baby's foot position hasn't improved or gone back to normal within 6 to 8 weeks