![]() ![]() If you toe walk most of the time, you may have problems wearing shoes comfortably or engaging in recreational activities involving wearing special shoes, such as roller skates. Toe walking may be a concern because if it continues past age 5, a person may have problems walking with their heels down later in life, though most with idiopathic toe-walking do not. That’s because for a lot of people, toe walking is idiopathic and doesn’t have a known cause. If there’s nothing in your child’s medical history to indicate a cause of toe walking, your doctor won’t usually recommend imaging or nerve function tests. Other exams may include those for neurological function and muscle strength. They will also examine the feet and legs for development and range of motion. This will usually include asking to see you or your child walk. Your doctor will also perform a physical examination. if they have other leg- or foot-related symptoms, such as pain or weakness in the legs.if they can walk heel to toe when asked.if there is a family history of toe walking.whether a child reached developmental milestones, such as sitting and walking.whether a child was born full term (37 weeks or more) or if the mother had pregnancy complications.Examples of questions a doctor may ask include: This usually begins with taking a medical history. If you or your child continues toe walking, you’ll want to see your doctor who will evaluate for potential causes. ![]()
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