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Fear to walk
My kid is 5 years old. One month back she fractured her leg. Now doctor has removed POP on Jun end. He said to make her walk with support. While walking she slightly slipped her leg and cried. From next day onwards she is reluctant to walk. She fears that her leg may pain or sheay fall once again. How to motivate her. She is shaking her legs well while sitting but not able to stand as it may pain. We motivated her well but she is not listening. She did the same while her was alright. We told to give pressure in lower leg to drive cycle. She tried many times but she was unable to drive cycle. From then till now she fixed her mind that shd can't drive cycle and she is not pedaling just sitting and pushing her legs. She has low confidence. How to motivate her. How to make her walk
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It seems to be post traumatic psychological changes which might lead to lack of confidence and internal motivation.
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated and can lead to depression and phobia.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively if required.
It needs to be addressed in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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Take help from a child psychologist and as well as you should medical recheck up of her. Gradually this condition may improve. Be supportive with her. Don't put more pressure into her.
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don't worry it is curable condition
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Restart the baby steps with motivation and reward
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
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20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
This is a very common reaction
Ghabrana nahin hai
Don’t worry
Take her to water park or places where she gets immersed and starts forgetting about the leg
Show her motivational movies
And get her into art therapy
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Ms. Shivangi Gupta
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
It’s understandable that your child is hesitant to walk after her injury. To help her regain confidence, start with gentle encouragement and small steps. Use positive reinforcement and praise her for any progress, no matter how small. Engage her in fun activities that involve movement, like playing games that require standing or walking. Gradually increase the time and intensity as she gets more comfortable. Be patient and reassuring, reminding her that it’s okay to take things slowly and that she can do it. If her fear persists, consider consulting a pediatric physical therapist for specialized guidance and support.
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
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9 yrs exp
Delhi
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It is completely normal for your daughter to feel scared and hesitant to walk or put pressure on her leg after her injury. It is important to be patient and understanding with her during this time.
One way to motivate her is to start slowly and gradually increase her confidence. Begin by encouraging her to stand and walk short distances with support, such as holding your hand or using a walker. Praise her for every small step she takes and provide positive reinforcement.
You can also try distracting her by making walking fun and engaging. Play games or have her walk to a favorite toy or object. Encourage her to take small steps and gradually increase the distance she walks each day.
To help her overcome her fear of riding a bike, start by having her practice balancing while sitting on the bike. Encourage her to push off with her feet and glide without pedaling. Once she feels comfortable with this, slowly introduce peddling. Again, be patient and offer encouragement throughout the process.
Above all, reassure your daughter that it is okay to feel scared and that you are there to support her every step of the way. With time and patience, she will regain her confidence and be back to walking and riding her bike with ease.
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