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This study aimed to evaluate the sports activity levels in children treated with PM and to assess the different outcomes, according to gender and bilaterality. Methods: A total of 25 patients (44 feet) with CTEV treated by the PM were included in the study. The patients were clinically evaluated according to the Clubfoot Assessment Protocol, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Ankle\u2013Hindfoot score, the Foot and Ankle Disability Index (CAP, AOFAS, and FADI, respectively), and FADI Sport scores. Results: The overall mean CAP, AOFAS, FADI, and FADI Sport scores were 97.5 \u00b1 6.4 (range 68.75\u2013100), 97.5 \u00b1 5.8 (range 73.00\u2013100), 99.9 \u00b1 0.6 (range 97.1\u2013100), and 100, respectively. Gender and bilaterality did not affect outcome (p &gt; 0.05). Conclusions: The data confirmed good-to-excellent outcomes in children with CTEV managed by PM. No limitations in sport performance or activity could be observed. 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