#1 My Child Toe Walks. Now What?: Pediatric Physical Therapy for Toe Walkers

In this video series, I discuss toe walking and treatment suggestions. My new co-instructor is Lynsey who is a toe-walker. I start with a general discussion of toe walking. I show normal ankle movement with a neurotypical child. Then you follow me as I assess a 6-year-old toe walker and follow-up with the treatment ideas that I would suggest. I appreciate so much Lynsey and her family being brave enough to be filmed to help people around the world. I hope you find this information helpful to guide you in assessment, treatment, home programming, and telehealth for children who toe walk. This should be considered only basic information about toe walking. There are people who teach toe walking in workshops for therapists. This presentation of information is not on that level. This discussion is geared toward parents on a more basic level.
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[@Ebrady224]

Coming from someone who was a patient of Amy’s she is amazing and I toe walked when I was younger there are so many solutions to help this .. it does get better ❤️

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Thank you for your kind words

[@michelleperks5958]

Thank you for a great series, Amy. Really helpful.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Wonderful! So glad you like it!

[@jennaelsea7967]

My daughter has been a toe walker since she started walking. She's now 6 and it's non stop. She almost can't walk without doing it. It's the first thing most people notice about her besides her extreme height. She's been to a P.T. at the age of 3 and he told me she would grow out of it and her range of motion was beautiful. We just went to Shriners in Erie this year (age 6) and they recommended more P.T. but said her range of motion and flexibility is exactly where it should be. I'm at a loss. We tried heel squeakers, "rocker" shoes, P.T., and are about to buy platform crocs. They think she's doing it for stimulation. No autism or the such. But she does have behavioral diagnoses. Any recommendations or help for a frustrated momma tired of feeling guilty about hollering about her toe walking? :(

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I can’t make recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated. But, if I saw a child similar to this I would consider toe walking SMO’s or orthotics. You are going to have to seek another opinion if you are not happy with the opinions you have received so far.

[@desiindriani5925]

Thank you for the video ♥

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are so very welcome

[@sitinormaisarahmohdpauzi963]

Thank you for the video. Really help =)

[@pediatricPTexercises]

That makes me so happy! Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

[@yasinzahra1124]

Hi.. Can u tell me an excercise for my baby to stand on her own means without support. Like getting up frm the ground.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I believe in my playlist for getting into standing there are some videos on how to help a child get up to standing from the middle of the floor with less support. I don’t think there’s one about getting up to stand with no support. But maybe these will be helpful. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjM1llP4H__xPvtRv2S2ZvFz

[@kristinamarie8081]

What kind of shoes would you recommend to help with toe walking?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Well the answer of course is that it depends. I assess a particular child’s feet and decide if they need orthotics or arch supports or simply shoes that encourage them not to supinate their feet. I might recommend shoes that have heels and work to progressively less heels as her ankle stretches out more. I recommend you talk to a local pediatric physical therapist to get recommendations for a specific child.

[@kristinamarie8081]

@@pediatricPTexercises Thank you for your advice 👍

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are very welcome

[@ionuty3295]

Hi! Can i ask your opinion about how normal is for 2- 4 years old children to walk with flatfeet or with ankle pronation? Can IT be corrected if it s a genetic problem?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

The answer is ...it depends. It can be genetic. Toddlers tend to pronate and then an arch develops. Here is an article I found that was helpful. surestep.net/blog/pronation-in-kids/

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is another. www.podiatrytoday.com/pediatric-flatfoot-when-do-you-treat-it

[@ionuty3295]

@@pediatricPTexercises thanks a lot.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@ionuty3295 You are very welcome.

[@princezstarry872]

What should i do if my 9months baby doesn't have any balanced? She doesn't have head control,she doesn't grab thing/toys,she can't sit and stand.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

First consult with a local pediatric physical therapist. I also have 2 different play lists that might help you.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMZYC1aYPuXrp-I9VFpNhCu

[@pediatricPTexercises]

kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMcjSrjzO6-5Hj2EKj20pQD

[@princezstarry872]

Thank you so much i will try this to my baby

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@princezstarry872 wonderful!

[@hollysimpson1146]

Does the PT do serial casting or do you have to go to a specialized clinic?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Some PTs do serial. Many don’t.

[@mandamadeyoulook9674]

Hey amy I wanted to ask. My son is 8 months he won’t sit. He fussed and refused to sit. We’ve been trying to get him evaluated but of course takes time. He rolls and scoots back a lot. And even gets up on all fours. He pushed forward slowly but no interest in sitting. Any help? I’m getting worried. I even look at your previous videos to help but he won’t do it. He cries so much. But the moment he’s ON all fours he’s fine

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Hmmm... that sounds like a very specific issue that would have to be evaluated locally. I don't know if any of these will help but here is my playlist for sitting balance kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMV5czJ3ZRd6JWW8Joh3qgH

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is something I found with a google search: babyandbump.momtastic.com/threads/7-month-old-refusing-to-sit-up.2424317/

[@farhathtabassum9542]

How is ur child now do he walk.