Welcome to Footprints Pediatric Physical Therapy
Nancy J. Dilger, MA, PT, C/NDT, CKTP
About Nancy:
After accumulating extensive experience working in large metropolitan medical centers, rehabilitation centers, school settings, as well as teaching both in the undergraduate and graduate level, Nancy Dilger began her private practice in 1988 in the Westwood – West LA area of Los Angeles, CA. In 1996, she named her practice Footprints Pediatric Physical Therapy for her extensive interest and training in the foot, lower extremity and developmental gait issues. In 2021, she relocated her practice to Huntington Beach, CA where she continues to practice.
Nancy is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. Furthermore, her other certifications are NeuroDevelopmental Treatment [as she has completed both the Basic 8 week course, as well as the 3 week Baby course workshops] and Kinesiotaping. She specializes in infants, children and adolescents with a variety of developmental disabilities which include but are not limited to developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, spina bifida, postural/ structural issues, throughout their life span, including into adulthood. In addition, she treats the pediatric and adolescent athletes and dancers.
Contact Information:
Footprints Pediatric Physical Therapy,
17692 Beach Boulevard, Suite 302
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
e. Nancy(at)footprintspediatrictherapy.com
ph. (714) 855-2733
Services:
Audio interview for AIRS Los Angeles with Dr. Bill Takeshita, OD, on toe walking and the need for a thorough functional vision assessment.
Resources:
Articles:
Walking 101: Baby Steps from a Pediatric Specialist Point of View at Baby.me
Patient Resources of Note:
Positioning
Cushmakers Custom Molded Seating Systems
TheraTogs Therapy You Wear
Splints
Benik Manufacturer of Neoprene Athletic and Medical Products for Adults and Children
McKie Splints Hand & Thumb Splints for Cerebral Palsy, Arthritis, Stroke, M.S and Injury
Lower Extremity Orthotics
Cascade DAFO Manufacturer of Lower Extremity Orthotics
Low Profile Orthotics
Biomechanical Services Custom Orthotic Therapy because every Patient is Unique in their Biomechanical Needs
Sole Supports Custom Foot Orthotics
Publications:
An Interview with Nancy Dilger, NDTA: Member Spotlight Newsletter, January/February 2016. pp. 5 pdf
The Influence of Inclined Wedge Sitting on Infantile Postural Kyphosis, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology Vol.28, Issue s53. October 1986. pp. 3-56 (21-22) pdf
Idiopathic Toe Walking: A Diagnosis of Exclusion or a Developmental Marker by Nancy Dilger, M.A.., P.T., P.C.S.,C/N.D.T., C.K.T.P. pdf
Visceral Manipulation and NDT by Nancy Dilger, M.A.., P.T., P.C.S.,C/N.D.T., C.K.T.P. pdf
India:
Nancy Dilger has travelled extensively in India. See videos and photos below.
Schwinn Easy Steer Tricycle Adaptation for Toddlers:
If you are trying to put your toddler, whether typical or of varying ability, on a trike and get them to actually push, they may need help to grasp the concept that “pushing the pedals makes it go”. There are many models to choose from but the best tricycles are the ones where the front wheels are engaged to rotate when moving. Also, it’s helpful to have the push handle as it saves the adult’s back when one is constantly bending over to push, steer and keep the feet on the pedals. This model, the Schwinn Easy Steer Tricycle, has a seat belt as well as a push handle like a tiller. However the seat to pedal length is often too long, making it necessary to make some type of adaptation for the feet to make contact with the pedals. It may be a cost effective and helpful way to achieve tricycle riding by securing the hips on the seat and the child’s feet on the pedals.
