Friday, February 12, 2010

Tip Toes

For those of you that don't know, Colten has walked on his tip toes since the day he began walking. When he was little, we were told that he would most likely grow out of it...well he hasn't! So about a month ago we took him to the doctor and started the process of breaking his habit. We have to do exercises every night to help strenghten his leg muscles and scretch his tendon. He was also fitted with leg braces that he has to wear to bed every night. He has been such a trooper through the whole thing. Some days are better than others. The doctor and physical therapist say he is making progress for sure. He has to stay in these braces for about 3 months and then he will probably have to wear a different kind of braces throughout the day. They say it will probably take about 9 months until he is "cured."