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The paediatric torsional control straps, also known as a thigh brace, are specifically designed to limit excessive hip and thigh rotation during walking and running, which can be common in conditions like pigeon toe gait (in-toeing) and knock knees. By restricting this rotation, the brace helps improve alignment and biomechanics, leading to a more natural and efficient gait pattern. It complements, often in conjunction with custom foot orthoses, the management of these conditions when surgery is not required.
HOW IT HELPS
HOW IT HELPS
Our torsional control straps function through a combination of compression and directional resistance:
Compression: The brace is made from Lycra or similar materials that provide uniform compression around the thigh. This compression offers overall stability and support to the limb or body segment, helping to maintain proper alignment during movement.
Elastic Straps: Overlaid elasticized straps apply gentle, controlled resistance in specific directions. This resistance guides and restricts the movement of the thigh, helping to correct excessive rotation and align the leg properly.
This combination helps your body learn and remember new movement patterns by giving feedback to your muscles and joints, essentially teaching your body to remember and use these new patterns more effectively.
CONDITIONS MANAGED WITH TORSIONAL CONTROL STRAPS
Pigeon Toe Gait
This condition, where the toes point inward during walking or running, can be managed with the use of these braces to help redirect the alignment.
Knock Knees
The brace can assist in managing the alignment of the knees, reducing the inward angling that characterizes knock knees.
Femoral Anteversion
A condition where the femur (thigh bone) is rotated inward excessively relative to the hip joint. This internal rotation of the hip can lead to a characteristic in-toeing gait.
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