INFANT TIP TOE WALKING RREATMENT

Ensure Peace of Mind

Is Infant Toe-walking Normal?

I fa t Toe alki g is ot so ethi g u usual
Nothing to be alarmed right away
Children up to 2 years of age walk out of habit or just for fun.

When is It a Concern and You Need to Look for Infant Toe Walking Treatment?

It is a concern when:
Child walks on toe most of the time
Has stiff muscles
Walks un co-ordinated
Stumbles, has a swaying gait
Has motor development but does not
use it

Need Infant Toe Walking Treatment? What Could Be The Causes?

Following are the most common reason:
Physical problem like short tendon
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
Infant tip toe walking treatment can be
either operative or non-operati e

Non Operative Treatments:

Stretching: Calf stretches; wall stretch, heel drop stretch, squat play, bear walk,
heel walk, or yoga can help treat the problem
Serial Casting: It is below the knee plaster, the knee remains flexed and the foot is
dorsiflexed, These plasters are changed as the movement improves.
Ankle foot Orthosis (AFO): This appliance fits in the shoe and allows full
dorsiflexion. It requires replacement is 12 to 18 months.

There is Nothi g Wro g i Tryi gGi e it a Shot.

If conservative options do not work one has to opt for surgical infant tip toe
walking treatment.
Operative lengthening of tendons have proved to be very successful in the recent
years.

Contact Us

Aurora Galaxy Inc

10168 Yonge St., unit 101,
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6
Tel: (416) 836-5669
Tel: (905) 237-7941
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