๐ขSUPPORT WE OFFER for families, carers and individuals facing a lower limb condition:
๐Our helpline +44 (0) 1925 750271 is open from 9am until 5pm on weekdays, for any questions you may have about practical support.
See thread for more ways we can support.
Did you know? ๐ฃ
๐ช๐ธ Dr Ignacio Ponseti was born in Spain in 1914
๐ฅ He developed the Ponseti Method in the 1940s
๐ His method is now used worldwide to treat clubfoot
๐ถ It has helped thousands of children avoid major surgery
#PonsetiMethod#ClubfootAwareness
June is International Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month ๐
Did you know?
๐ฆด The hip is a ball-and-socket joint
๐ถ Babiesโ hips continue developing after birth
๐ Early diagnosis can improve outcomes
#HipDysplasiaAwarenessMonth#HipDysplasia
@LWalters2021 Theyโre the ones we know are most used in U.K. practice
There was a piece of work completed by @yaelgelfer and team to develop a Core Outcome Set which you might find interesting:
https://t.co/bDfpyhpTRo
๐ 3 June is World Clubfoot Day ๐๐ฃ
Take on our Challenge of Thirds for Steps ๐
๐ Bake in 3s
๐ 3-legged race
๐ Swim 300m
๐ด 3 laps
๐ฅ Teams of 3
Help raise awareness for children & families affected by clubfoot ๐
#WorldClubfootDay#ClubfootAwareness#StepsCharity
๐ขSUPPORT WE OFFER for families, carers and individuals facing a lower limb condition:
๐Our helpline +44 (0) 1925 750271 is open from 9am until 5pm on weekdays, for any questions you may have about practical support.
See thread for more ways we can support.
๐ World Clubfoot Day is coming up!
Join our 1,000ft Challenge ๐
Walk, run, cycle or swim 1,000ft in a safe place near you and help us celebrate Dr Ponseti and the life-changing Ponseti Method.
Letโs show our appreciation together ๐ฃ
1000 Foot Challenge - STEPS Charity
๐จOp NON-STOP milestone๐จ
The 60th participant has been recruited to https://t.co/TCJpKUo2Jq ๐ฅณ
A huge thank you to all the children, families, clinicians and researchers involved so far! We canโt do this without you ๐
Another step closer ๐ช
#Perthes#Research
Shop at Tesco? You could help us win ยฃ1,000 this May! Sign up to @easyuk for free, then go via their site or app before shopping at Tesco or F&F Clothing to get us in the draw! THANKYOU: https://t.co/FxyVBXRmUe
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are the latest site trained to deliver the Op NON-STOP study ๐ช
Great engagement from the team, and a garden in the therapy space was amazing! ๐ โ๏ธ
#PerthesDisease#Perthes#clinicalresearch#NIHR
๐จKids, parents & carers!๐จ
We need your help!
What questions do YOU think we need to answer about broken bones in children?๐ฆด
Weโre working with @LindAlliance to find out what matters most
Submit your questions & ideas here:
https://t.co/7LY49jf93t
#ChildHealth#BrokenBones
So cool to hear directly from a patient about an important research study for #Perthes
Way to go Teddy! ๐
If youโve recently been diagnosed with Perthesโ Disease, be sure to talk to your healthcare team about the https://t.co/ls1Zj1ClmA study ๐ฆด
Have a listen to the AMAZING Teddy describing the @NONSTOPPhD and the app๐ฑ
He also talks about how amazing the https://t.co/TCJpKUo2Jq study is๐ช
A perfect demonstration of the impact that the involvement of children has had throughout this project! Thank you ๐
#PPIE#NIHR
To our incredible community affected by hip conditions: your resilience matters. Steps is proud to stand with you, providing support, solutions, and encouragement at every stage. Together, we move forward. #supportinghipissues ๐ท๐ท๐ท#raisingawarenessofhips
Have a listen to the AMAZING Teddy describing the @NONSTOPPhD and the app๐ฑ
He also talks about how amazing the https://t.co/TCJpKUo2Jq study is๐ช
A perfect demonstration of the impact that the involvement of children has had throughout this project! Thank you ๐
#PPIE#NIHR
Hip Health Awareness Month is almost up on us, March 1st, why not purchase your caps and join in with our challenge!!!
https://t.co/ljr9gZf01a
https://t.co/eefklfLbHn
๐โโ๏ธ Ready to take on the Great North Run? ๐
We still have a few limited charity places available โ donโt miss your chance to run for an incredible cause! Apply now and make every step count. [email protected]#GreatNorthRun#CharityRun#RunForACause
โ๐Still tickets available for a special Coffee Morning!
Join the ladies for coffee, cake & connection with other families affected by lower limb conditions. Meet our wonderful volunteers, learn more about Steps, and be part of their supportive community.
See you there!
๐ Thank You, Fundraisers! ๐
Weโre a small, busy charity, so sometimes we miss giving shout-outs. If we promised one and youโve completed a Digital Consent form, drop us a line โ or tag us anytime!
Your efforts keep us strong, aware, and inspired. ๐ช
๐โโ๏ธ#FundraiserSpotlight
๐ Parents/families affected by SUFE/SCFE, Coxa Vara, or Metatarsus Adductus โ we need your experiences! Help us update our info resources. All input is confidential & reviewed by experts. Your voice keeps our community strong! ๐ฉ