However, we can only keep positive perspectives and our child will begin to reach mile stones in progress. This an absolute benefit in our childs treatment and provides for long-term successes in mobility. Orthosis, a treatment used in the rehabilitation of stable mobility. Orthotic device, a brace made of a plastic or metal material formed and fitted to support bones and muscles. Starting orthosis treatment for a child born with a disablity benefits most at a very young age.
Children adapt well and quickly to an orthotic device.
Encourage your child to test their abilities and then allow normal developemnt to occur. Surprisingly, a majority of children who wear orthotic devices lead athletic lives, playing baseball, running, ride bikes and horses, swim, etc. They actually have very little difficulty keeping up a pace with their physically active friends. Some even grow up to be skiers, team swimmers and marathon runners. This is what are dreams for your child are made of.