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of the work. The large majority of these were in the early stages, and have
on the whole, responded well to treatment. Success to a large extent, depends
on the co-operation and enthusiasm of the parents, in encouraging the children
in regular remedial exercises at home as well as regular attendances at the
clinic for supervised treatment. With a few exceptions, this has been
easily obtained.
Postural deformities of the spine occur mostly in the older children
between eight and fourteen years of age and treatment is helped considerably
as the patient is old enough to take an interest in curing their disability.
The past year has been notable for the very severe epidemic of infantile
paralysis, and several in this district have been affected.
In spite of the difficulties in obtaining good children's footwear, I have
been impressed with the good relative standard of boots and shoes seen at
the clinics and this has helped considerably in the treatment of foot conditions.
The almost total absence of rickets amongst the children reflects credit
on the health welfare of the borough, as does the absence of new cases of
tuberculous joints.

The attendances for treatment by the physiotherapist during the year
were 1,896.
The Ultra-Violet Light Clinic was held on four afternoon sessions
weekly. The total attendances for the year were 2,100.
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