Asiphile’s success story
Getting the news Smangele felt the stress any parent would upon finding out her daughter suffered from bilateral clubfoot when she was born. It comes as a shock at first, but with the right treatment, and experienced help and encouragement, the clubfoot treatment journey can become one of hope and pride in your child’s strength […]
Isaac’s clubfoot success story
We love hearing your clubfoot success stories – like this one from Wendy and her son, Isaac. Isaac was born with bilateral clubfoot, for which he received treatment at the Edendale Clinic, in August. The treatment was a big success and by receiving the correct bracing, he is now more than capable of doing anything […]
Tumelo’s story
“I learned to educate other moms – paying it forward”
Jordan’s story
Grandparents start a new clubfoot journey with their grandson We met baby Jordan at his first appointment when he was just three weeks old. Jordan has unilateral clubfoot. We noticed that there was quite a large family supporting Jordan. Grandparents Freddie and Linda were there, as well as Jordan’s mom and dad Luzzaan and Rowan. […]
Mivuyo’s Clubfoot success story
Attend the clinic, take advice into consideration! Little Mivuyo is just two months old. He was born with bilateral clubfoot and he started coming to the Ponseti clubfoot clinic at Tygerberg Hospital just after he was born. Steps has supported this clinic since 2013, and we have met many precious little ones like Mivuyo starting […]
Hein’s Clubfoot success story
Conquering obstacles together! Hein and his twin-brother Malan are two gorgeous bundles of fun. They were born in August 2017, Malan with regular feet and his twin Hein was diagnosed with bilateral clubfeet. The twins and their parents Santana and Heinrich live just 10 minutes from the Steps partner clinic at Tygerberg Hospital, and they […]
Angawakho’s Clubfoot success story
Angawakho’s journey has been easier than I first expected! Two-month old Angawakho was born in Kwa-Zulu Natal with bilateral clubfoot. Luckily, he was diagnosed early and he started as a patient at the Grey’s Hospital clubfoot clinic, which is supported by Steps clubfoot care. Angawakho and his mom Khumalo travel for 20 minutes each way […]
Jemima Belle’s successful clubfoot treatment
My husband, Richard, and I were told at the 22-week scan that our daughter, Jemima Belle, had bilateral clubfeet. I was deeply shocked and totally devastated. I really did not know what it meant and my first thought was that we might have to terminate the pregnancy. The sonographer reassured us that it was probably […]
