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Dr. First Discusses Toe Walking

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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

Toe walking is common in children

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First with Kids: Toe walking is common in children Dr. Lewis First , Chief of Pediatrics at Vermont discusses "Toe Walking which is when a child walks on the balls of their feet without their heels touching the ground." If you have a concern about your child, call us. We can help.  This is what we do!  Physical Therapy 4 Kids White Plains, New York  914-421-9392 #toewalking #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #whiteplainsny