🦶 What is Toe Walking and What Are Its Causes?
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This behavior is commonly observed in children between the ages of 12 to 18 months when they are just learning to walkHowever if a child continues to walk on their toes beyond the age of 2 years, it may be a cause for concern and require professional evaluation.
👉 What are the common causes of Toe Walking?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Toe walking is often seen as a characteristic behavior in children with autism. Due to sensory sensitivities, autistic children may prefer walking on their toes to avoid the discomfort of different floor textures or surfaces.
Sensory Processing Disorder
Some children experience discomfort due to certain sensations from the floor. These children are often hypersensitive to touch, and walking on their toes helps them feel more comfortable.
Tight Achilles Tendon
If the Achilles tendon (which connects the heel to the calf muscle) is too tight, the child may be physically unable to place their heel flat on the ground, leading to toe walking.
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Neurological Conditions
Conditions like Cerebral Palsy or Muscular Dystrophy can also lead to toe walking. Muscle weakness, stiffness, or lack of balance may prevent the child from walking with a normal gait.
Behavioral or Habitual Toe Walking
In some cases, children develop a habit of walking on their toes without any medical reason. This is known as habitual toe walking and may persist unless addressed with therapy.
🧠Treatment and Management of Toe Walking
The first step in treating toe walking is identifying the root cause. At Ayush Speech & Hearing Clinic, we conduct a thorough evaluation of the child’s condition and initiate the appropriate therapy based on individual needs—whether it is speech therapy, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy.
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