Tip Toe Walking

 

Many children will tiptoe walk when first starting to weight bear and first starting to walk. Persistent tiptoe walking, once walking is fully established, may be a symptom of a neurological disorder or may be associated with tight tendo achilles.
 

Assess the child once walking is well established, eg walking independently for 6 months

 

Author:Dr S Burns, Dr R Hopkins

Contributors:Sarah Harvey, Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team Lead RCHT. Russel Hawkins, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon RCHT.

Date:9/6/23

Next Review Date:9/6/24

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