The first of our General Information Evenings for Parents of Children with Down syndrome takes place next Tuesday evening at 7.30pm (Tues 29th March) in the Shelbourne Hotel, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. It is suitable for parents of children of all ages to attend.

There will be two speakers during the evening, and a coffee break inbetween ...

Children with Down syndrome can experience a wide range of orthopaedic problems due to their loose ligaments and hypotonia. These problems include scoliosis (side-to-side curvature of the spine), joint dislocation, hop and knee cap instability, weak ankles and problems with the feet including flat foot and metatarsus primus varus. Today we are going to have a look at the feet ...