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During the year 26 pairs of valgus insoles, 20 pairs of surgical boots
or shoes, 9 pairs Genu Valgum splints, 1 metatarsal bar, 7 calipers and
inverting irons, 7 toe springs for drop foot, 23 repairs to calipers and
shoes, and 64 pairs wedges to shoes were supplied to school-children.
191 cases were discharged from the Orthopaedic Clinic, 124 as cured.
19 due to absence and were kept under observation at school, 22 were
showing improvement and were kept under observation at school, 26 cases
left school or left the district.
Minor Orthopaedic Defects.
Dr. F. E. O'Connor Wilson, one of the school medical officers, has
under supervision and attends periodically one of the following Clinics conducted
by the Physiotherapist:—
Exercises Massage Sunlight
and she reports as follows:—
" REMEDIAL EXERCISES
During 1957 clinics for remedial exercises and physiotherapy were
continued. The numbers requiring treatment at the two centres—
Mayesbrook and Newbury Hall—showed an increase of almost 50%.
There were 96 new cases at Newbury Hall with 1,086 attendances;
and 51 cases at Mayesbrook with 502 attendances. 259 were referred
from regular Medical Inspections in schools and these made 542
attendances. Thus there was a total of 406 new cases and 2,130 atten
dances during the year.
Classes were held to demonstrate the exercises for the treatment
of the particular defect, at which mothers were present so that they
could assist the children to do the exercises at home. The physiotherapist
took them at monthly intervals and more often where it was
found that no effort was being made at home.
Children who are spastic or who are suffering from the effects
of poliomyelitis have one hour sessions every week at the Public
Baths to enable them to use their muscles and overcome their disability.
Those suffering from chest and back deformities also attend
at the baths with their parents' consent.
ARTIFICIAL SUNLIGHT TREATMENT
There were 53 new cases for Ultra-Violet Ray treatment during
the year and all cases showed considerable benefit from the treatment.
There were 833 total attendances. The continuity of treatment was
much better during 1957. Children were reviewed quarterly by the
doctor and discharged when fit."