INFANT TIP TOE WALKING RREATMENT Ensure Peace of Mind

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.

Is Infant Toe-walking Normal?

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

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

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…

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

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.

Non Operative Treatments:

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.

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

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