Splinting and bracing options for Metatarsus Adductus: An evidence-based approach to treatment options
This presentation will cover the different presentations of Metatarsus Adductus, and the current evidence based non-surgical treatment options available to address this common paediatric presentation. Current treatment modalities that will be covered include exercises, footwear and different bracing options, including some newer options which have just become available on the market.
Presented by:
Matthew Rixon is an Associate lecturer in Podiatry at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Matthew has been working here full time for the previous 4 years, with an interest in Special Needs Podopaediatrics, and after transferring from a career in fitness and rehab, has a strong interest in exercise as medicine.
Matthew is currently completing is HDR degree in Paediatric Oncology, whilst working as a part of the Physical Activity for Survivorship (PACTs) project evaluating a goal-directed therapeutic exercise program in paediatric posterior fossa brain tumour survivors via the Children’s Centre for Health Research (CCHR.)