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General measures
- Bed rest in the acute stage (with extension/stretching if necessary).
- Gait training – aims to maintain hip mobilityNote: Mostly young children may continue to jump around, swim or ride bicycles.
- Positioning elements for sleeping
Conventional non-surgical therapy methods
Medical aids
- Orthotic fitting, if applicable (orthosis: medical device used to stabilize, relieve, immobilize, guide, or correct limbs or the trunk)
Physical therapy (including physiotherapy)
- Physiotherapy and self-exercises – to build up the muscles involved.