Steps Charity (formerly Steps Charity Worldwide)
Every day thousands of children are affected by a serious lower limb condition. These leg conditions vary in their symptoms, frequency and prognosis. But without the correct diagnosis, treatment and support, it would be impossible for any of these children to walk properly later in life. We have created a model of true local sustainability. We partner with health national systems and communities around the world not only to raise the medical standards, care and emotional support – but to establish them! The support we provide is elevating the standards of care around the world, giving a chance to everybody to walk without pain. As we like to say here at Steps, we don’t take walking for granted. One of the most basic support people need, when diagnosed with a lower limb condition, is to be able to talk to someone about their concerns. This is the reason why thousands of families and adults contact our Helpline every year. However, we recognise that many people would prefer to listen to another person or family that has been or is going through the same treatment in their own time and at their own paste. The Steps Podcasts have been created with this in mind. For you to hear how families and individuals have approached their lower limb condition, how it has or is still impacting them and how they overcame some key challenges. These podcasts are not meant to provide you with condition-specific information or practical guidance but they are intended to provide you with an opportunity to listen to other families and adults who are or have gone through the same as you to lessen your feelings of isolation. If you wish to speak to one of our Helpline advisors or require condition-specific information please call us on +44 1925 750271 or email info@steps-charity.org.uk
Steps Charity (formerly Steps Charity Worldwide)
Let's talk about clubfoot: Cliona's story
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In this episode, we talk to Cliona, an adult living with Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), commonly known as 'Clubfoot' or ‘Talipes’.
Cliona was born in Singapore with bilateral clubfoot. Born in the '70s, in a military base, she was diagnosed with the condition at birth. Unlike many others, who underwent medical procedures, her treatment as a baby consisted primarily of physio every six hours.
Cliona is a breast cancer surgeon based in Manchester and professor of surgical trials, who had dreams about becoming an orthopaedic surgeon.