Walking on toes can be normal for 12-15 month olds as they try different foot positions. In general, you don't have to worry about tiptoeing until your child is two years old. In addition to figuring out ways to get around, toe walking can be a habit that children practice over and over again. This usually stops by the age of five. However, for various reasons, walking on the toes can still be common in older children.
We are always concerned about the health of our readers, and this time we feel the need to explain why walking on the toes happens. Make sure to take notes as you read!
1. can be a special case
If your child does not consistently stop toe walking after age two, you may need to see a doctor. Check your child's feet first to see if the calf muscles are tight, if the Achilles tendon is stiff, or if she has trouble coordinating.
2. Muscular dystrophy could be the cause
This is a genetic condition that can be diagnosed by examining the muscles of a child's leg and feet. In this case, your muscles are usually weak and atrophied. If your child used to walk upright in a normal pattern and then suddenly started toe walking, the cause could be muscular dystrophy.
3. The cause could be a spinal cord defect
The tethered spinal cord is a disorder of a neurological nature. It can cause a restriction of movement in the spinal cord and the spine itself. It occurs when the spinal cord connects to the tissues that surround the spine, such as at its base, for example. As a result, as the spine grows, the spinal cord stretches and the nerves are not damaged.
A restricted spinal cord could be the reason a child walks on tiptoe. This condition makes it difficult to even walk upright and causes pain. It must be checked immediately by a doctor.
4. Cerebral palsy could be the cause
Cerebral palsy can be caused by walking on the toes, which causes coordination difficulties. In this case, you may also notice that muscle strength is impaired, there are problems maintaining good posture, and there is an unsteady gait on the toes. Your muscles can also look very stiff.
5. Habit could be the cause
This happens when the child is healthy but for some reason refuses to walk normally and prefers to walk on tiptoe. This could be the result of a minor habit that they cannot break or due to strain on the calf muscles. This condition affects between 5% and 12% of healthy children. However, it is important to remember that some people still do this just for fun, running, and going out.
Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and you should always consult your doctors before making a diagnosis!
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