Table 2 Total score values of our clubfoot questionnaire before plaster casting (T₀) (minimum: 20 points (no stress); maximum: 120 points, (very high stress))

 The movement of my child will be limited.

61

 Own current psychological resilience (in relation to the therapy of the child)

45

 Playing with other children will be limited.

45

 My child will be restricted in choosing a career.

42

 My child will have a hard time at school.

41

 My child will be teased.

41

 My child will not be accepted by others.

40

 Own current physical capacity (in relation to the therapy of the child)

35

 My finances are limited by the deformity.

33

 My spare time activities are limited by the deformity.

32

 My professional life is limited by the deformity.

31

 My partnership is burdened by the deformity.

27