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Shoe lacing Many children and young people with hemiplegia have difficulty in tying their shoelaces. Here are just some ideas that might help. Velcro Shoes with Velcro fastenings are obviously one of the best solutions. Velcro-fastened shoes and trainers are widely avail- able, and some physiotherapy departments in conjunction with the orthotist will replace existing fastenings with Velcro straps. A few parents, however, have mentioned that this can look rather strange unless it is well done. Piedro boots and other special shoes, which many children obtain through their physiotherapists, can be ordered with Velcro fastenings, and straps on shoes and sandals can be extended with elastic and Velcro to fit over splints. Bear in mind, however, that as a child grows he or she might want to choose from a wider range of footwear. Sooner or later you need to tackle the shoelace problem head-on! Coiler shoelaces These stretchy, ‘curly’ laces, which come in a range of colours, are the best solution for many people. You put on the shoe, pull them tight and they stay tight although they are not actually tied. The shoelaces have no pressure points and allow natural movement. HemiHelp sell Coiler shoelaces in our online shop. Click on the ‘shop’ link on our website or type the following into your browser: .uk/support_us/shop/coiler_shoelaces Other ideas Greepers is another clever kind of shoelace that doesn’t need tying and untying, but is tightened/ loosened by pulling on tabs. If you go to the website you will be directed to a video on YouTube showing how they work. Nottingham Rehab www.nrs-uk.co.uk Tel: 0845 120 4522 have elastic shoe laces in brown or black Laces If a child finds it difficult to learn to tie laces, it is worth experimenting with different types. Some children find flat laces easier than round ones, some find round ones easier. In general, the thick