Remediation of toe-walking behavior with neutral-position, serial-inhibitory casts. A case report.
This report details a case history and outpatient physical therapy management of a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with lower extremity hypertonia secondary to static encephalopathy of unknown etiology. Serial application of neutral-position inhibitory casts is detailed as is definitive orthotic management. A theoretical rationale for the management plan is also presented.
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Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008124:Locomotion; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices