Welcome:
The Ponseti International Association (PIA) is dedicated to the promotion of the Ponseti Method for the treatment of clubfoot. By fundraising, making educational materials about the method more readily available, training doctors around the world, and more, PIA is making strides in helping children walk...around the world.
"Through this association and the partnerships it will foster, our goal is to make Dr. Ponseti's clubfoot treatment available to any child, born anywhere in the world, with this condition."
Jean E. Robillard, MD
Vice President for Medical Affairs
University of Iowa One Method:More than 50 years ago, Dr. Ponseti developed an innovative, non-surgical treatment for clubfoot involving the gentle, manual manipulation of the child's foot and the application of toe-to-groin plaster casts. One Mission:
The Internet has been a powerful tool in raising awareness of the Ponseti Method treatment of clubfoot. This website is built on a foundation laid out by physicians and parents who have worked painstakingly to promote the Ponseti Method. One Cure:
Ponseti International Association (PIA) is committed to treating children around the world with clubfoot. No child deserves the pain and suffering caused by untreated clubfeet. | | | | Recent News:Mrs. Helena Percas Ponseti will be participating in a book signing at Barnes and Noble bookstore on April 17 in Coralville, Iowa. Click here for more details. Our doctor spotlight for this month is on Doctor Jose Morcuende, the President and co-founder of the Ponseti International Association, and colleague of doctor Ponseti. |
