Warning: How does inactivity and the phone change the shape of children's bodies? Diagnosis and treatment of trunk and limb deformity - Saba occupational therapy

The key role of hand therapy in the treatment of trunk and limb deformities

Occupational therapy, as a scientific approach based on evidence, is the best method for early diagnosis and treatment of these deformities before considering surgery. According to the guidelines of the American Occupational Therapy Association, early intervention reduces the risk of deformity development by 50% and promotes natural correction. This discipline focuses on the principles of biomechanics, child development and parent education, and gives priority to non-invasive treatment, which is not only less expensive but also eliminates the risk of complications. By incorporating evidence-based exercises, occupational therapy has a success rate of over 85% and returns children to normal activities.

What is the toolbox of an occupational therapist for the treatment of trunk and limb deformities? Occupational therapists use advanced scientific tools for treatment, each designed based on clinical research:

• A detailed functional assessment: the first step, with tools such as the Posture Assessment Scale for Children to measure deviations, pain and daily function. This assessment helps to individualize the treatment plan and track progress.
• Creating supportive devices such as splints or orthoses: Custom orthoses (such as orthotic shoes for flat feet or braces for scoliosis) are designed to support the structure and prevent the development of deformity. Studies show that the use of customized orthosis reduces recovery time by 30%.
• Range of motion and strengthening exercises: including specific exercises such as neck stretching for text neck, core muscle strengthening for kyphosis, and balance exercises for genu valgum or genu varum. These exercises start from preschool age and proceed based on the principles of progressive overload, also include strengthening the palm muscles to improve writing skills.
• Advanced pain management and correction techniques: including soft tissue massage, heat/cold modalities to reduce inflammation, and neurodevelopmental techniques such as Bobath to improve postural control and correct postures such as W-sitting.
• Patient and parent education: modify daily activities such as limiting screen time, encouraging active play, and ergonomic techniques to prevent relapse. This training includes learning warning signs, nutritional strategies to control obesity, and managing attention deficits to improve ADL and academic performance.

Your treatment plan at Saba occupational therapy clinic

Choosing a center with experience, advanced equipment and individual treatment plan is the key to success. Proper evaluation, regular follow-up, and the incorporation of evidence-based techniques minimize the risk of complications and ensure lasting recovery. A center that focuses on parent education not only treats but also teaches prevention.

Saba occupational therapy and speech therapy center, as the best hand therapy center in south of Tehran for diagnosis and treatment of trunk and limb deformities in children, implements all the above scientific principles. The treatment program at the Saba Clinic begins with the initial assessment session, where specialists check the child's condition with advanced tools such as the Pasture Analyzer. Then, weekly therapy sessions include strengthening exercises and custom splinting, with monthly follow-ups to adjust the program. These services are provided in districts 16, 17, 18, 19 and 10, in the neighborhoods of Fallah, Abu Dhar, Yaftabad, Shamshiri and Waliasr.

Specialized rehabilitation at your home

Saba occupational therapy team provides all specialized services (including assessment, exercise therapy and orthosis manufacturing) at the child's home. Our home services are widely provided in regions 16, 17, 18, 19 and 10 and key neighborhoods such as Fallah, Abu Dhar, Yaftabad, Shamshiri and Valiasr.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How much time is needed to treat deformities? 3-12 months, depending on the severity and age of the child, with a focus on early intervention.
• Is surgery always necessary? No; Non-surgical occupational therapy is often sufficient, especially in the early stages.
• How to prevent progression? By limiting screen time, encouraging activity and weight control, and correcting postures such as W-sitting.
• How effective is occupational therapy? The success rate is more than 85% in postural correction.
• Do in-home services include an assessment? Yes, all techniques can be performed at home.
• How does obesity affect the feet? Increasing the risk of flat feet, genu valgum and genu varum up to 6 times.
• What are the early symptoms? Humpback, bent knees, neck or back pain, slurred speech due to weak palmar muscles, and clumsiness in ADL.
• What are the effects of using the phone for a long time? In addition to deformities, it causes attention disorders, clumsiness and problems in ADL and academic performance.

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Maryam Nasiri