Category Archives: SureStep
Defining Culture
“Enriching and transforming lives through compassionate care and innovation” is our company mission statement. As our focus is on the pediatric special needs population, it’s pretty easy to stay attentive to that mission.
Posted in 2014, August, SureStep, Sponsor Memo
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Understanding Hypotonia
Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention – Hypotonia, or abnormally low muscle tone, is by itself not a disorder but a symptom of an enormous array of issues—many of which can be difficult to diagnose accurately.
By Christina Hall Nettles
Posted in 2014, August, Feature Article
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Gait: The Cornerstone of Intervention
Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic – Effective management of children with hypotonia requires an understanding of how the condition affects gait. Clinicians typically rely on their professional experience when discussing the effects of hypotonia on gait in pediatric patients, partly because they trust that experience…
By Cary Groner
Posted in 2014, August, Feature Article
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The Importance of Gross Motor Skills
Early intervention can help provide a solid foundation – Many kids with Down syndrome, autism, and other neurological conditions may experience biomechanical limitations in the form of delayed development of gross motor skills. One of the drivers of that delay can be hypotonia.
By Shalmali Pal
Posted in SureStep, Feature Article, 2014, August
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Orthotic Solutions for Children with Hypotonia
New research underscores years of positive clinical results – When it comes to orthotic management of pediatric patients with hypotonia, the medical literature is only beginning to document the effectiveness that clinicians have been reporting anecdotally for years.
By Cary Groner
Posted in 2014, August, Feature Article
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Orthotic success stories: Four cases in a series
Each child in this case series was assessed every other week for 16 weeks (12 weeks for one patient who moved out of state) to determine mastery of items 23, 26-28, 30-39, 41, 42, and 45 (ranging from “pull to stand” to “run”) on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale. Test instructions were modified as needed for children to understand them …
By Megan Smith, CO
Posted in 2014, August, Feature Article
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An unexpected path, an invaluable perspective
When our son was born, we prayed for a healthy baby with 10 fingers and 10 toes. Our prayers were answered. Three years later, those same prayers were said for baby number two. And, once again, our prayers were answered. Baby number two was also born with 10 fingers and 10 toes.
By Suzi Klimek
Posted in Cover, 2013, September
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Components
SureStep HEKO Hinge, SureStep DA Hinge, SureStop, SureStep Free Motion Hinge & SureStep Dorsiflexion Assist Band
Shoes/Sandals
SureStep shoes have been custom designed specifically for children who wear orthoses. Their wider, deeper heel, toe box and instep allow for adequate room and a comfortable fit. The unique tread promotes intrinsic movement and flexibility while a special “cut-line” allows for easy shoe modifications.
Posted in SureStep, 2013, September, Products
Tagged SureStep footwear, pediatric footwear, children's footwear, SureStep
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TLSO
The SureStep TLSO has redefined spinal management. The soft, flexible plastic serves well to create improved upright positioning, while still allowing for slight movement in all planes.
Posted in Products, SureStep, 2013, September
Tagged pediatric spinal management, SureStep TLSO, TLSO, SureStep
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