Serial Casting

A baby's leg in a white plaster serial cast up to the knee, lying on a bed next to their other sock-covered foot.

Serial Casting for Clubfoot: What Parents Should Know Before and After Treatment

Serial Casting

QUICK ANSWER Serial casting is the first phase of the Ponseti method, the global standard […]

A physical therapist fitting a young boy in a Batman shirt with a serial cast on his lower leg while another therapist assists during a pediatric physical therapy session.

Toe Walking in Kids: Why Serial Casting Is Often Recommended

Serial Casting

QUICK ANSWER Most toe walking in young children is idiopathic, meaning it happens without any […]

photo of a therapist at Westside Children's Therapy in Illinois with a child that has serial casting

5 Reasons to Start Serial Casting Early

Physical Therapy, Serial Casting

Early intervention is important for any therapy. It provides the child the best chance of maximizing outcomes. For example, a child may need speech therapy at a certain age, but the indicators may be overlooked.

picture of a child's serial casting at Westside in Illinois

What is Serial Casting & How Can It Help My Child?

Physical Therapy, Serial Casting

Serial casting is a non-invasive conservative method used to improve joint range of motion for a variety of diagnoses (toe walking, cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis, spina bifida, club foot, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, muscular dystrophy, etc.). It is most commonly used to help correct toe walking.