Re: Measuring for bar length

[Guest guest]

We have the P/M so I'm not sure if it's different for the DBB, but

this is what I do. Measure the shoulders- from outer point to outer

point (I have a sewing measuring tape- works great). Then measure

the brace from the screws in the center of the heel of the shoes on

the bottom). They should be the same.

Is your Dr saying to have the brace 1 " longer than the shoulder

width? I would just experiment with it and see what works best for

your son. I know some on here like it 1 " longer, my son likes it

even.

In Kori's tips document there is a pic of how to measure just by

holding the brace up to the shoulders- but I'm really anal so I bust

out the measuring tape.

Jenn

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> Hi - I am wondering if someone can give me direction on measuring

the

> bar out 1 inch greater than my son's sholders. The doctor tells

me it

> is difficult to explain so I am hoping someone can take a shot at

it

> or point me in the direction of a photo of how to measure the

length

> heel to heel.

>

> Also, he has a left clubfoot only, which is set to 60 degrees and

his

> right foot is set to 40 degrees.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Kim

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[Guest guest]

Yep- that's what we have. P/M (Ponseti/).

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> > Hi - I am wondering if someone can give me direction on

measuring

> the

> > bar out 1 inch greater than my son's sholders. The doctor tells

> me it

> > is difficult to explain so I am hoping someone can take a shot

at

> it

> > or point me in the direction of a photo of how to measure the

> length

> > heel to heel.

> >

> > Also, he has a left clubfoot only, which is set to 60 degrees

and

> his

> > right foot is set to 40 degrees.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Kim

> >

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