Toe walking: what to notice and tell the doctor
Raised heels, heel contact at other times and useful information for the appointment: three explanations, each with its own illustration.
The heels stay raised
In toe walking, the child walks on the balls of the feet. Notice how often it happens and whether it affects both sides.
The heels may touch the ground
At other times, the child may place their heels on the ground. This does not rule out intermittent toe walking.
What to tell the doctor
Explain when it started. A recent onset, one-sided toe walking, weakness or loss of skills needs medical assessment.
Illustrations and general information for families. They do not replace an individual medical assessment or instructions from the treating team.
Dr Daniele Priano — Paediatric orthopaedics
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