Physical Therapy 4 Kids

  Toe Walking Written by Wendy Kaplan-Lager, PT, C/NDT, a Pediatric Physical Therapist and Prana Practitioner. Most children learn to walk between 12-15 months of age with their feet flat on the ground. Some children who are first learning to walk may walk up on their toes or the balls of their feet. This typically disappears within 3-6 months of regular walking. Habitual toe-walking occurs with children who continue to toe walk beyond the toddler years (after age 2). By age 3, there should not be any residual toe walking. Some parents think it is “cute,” but it needs to be watched and addressed if it persists. Left untreated, children can end up with tight leg muscles, balance and coordination difficulties, and walking problems. Early treatment by a Pediatric Physical Therapist can reduce and prevent Toe walking. At  Physical Therapy 4 Kids , toe walking is one of the more frequent diagnoses treated here with tremendous success. Causes of Toe Walking: Idiopathic/Habitual Toe Walking