Dr. First Discusses Toe Walking
Dr. First, Chief of Pediatrics at Vermont Children’s Hospital, discusses "Toe Walking". Seek out a physical therapist: If your child toe walks most of the time Has stiff muscles Is uncoordinated Walks awkwardly Is unable to weight bear on their feet In these *rare* circumstances, toe walking might represent a sign of: A short Achilles tendon Cerebral palsy A form of muscular dystrophy Possible autism spectrum disorder It is common that a child’s health care professional will find none of these causes for toe-walking. If you think your child is toe walking, DON’T WAIT!!! Call us at 914-421-9392. Physical Therapy 4 Kids #toewalker #toewalkers #Physicaltherapy4kids #toewalking #pediatricphysicaltherapyWestchester #pediatricptWestchester #pt4kids