👣🤔 Toe Walking in Kids: More Than Just a Quirk Is your child a little tip-toe adventurer? It might be down to some underlying reflexes that need attention. Here’s the scoop on what might be happening and how to help: 🔍 Spotting the Signs Primitive Reflexes Babinski Reflex: If your child’s foot is hypersensitive, they might tiptoe to minimise contact with the ground. Integration Technique = Sensory Stimulation 1️⃣Therapy Brushing: Gently brush their feet with pressure to reduce sensitivity. 2️

⭐️⭐️ TOE WALKING- this young boy is 7 years old and is a toe walker. He has been walking on his toes 90% of the time since he started walking at one years old. There is no underlying cause for his toe walking-this is called Idiopathjc Toe Walking or ITW ⭐️ Treatment of ITW is tricky and early intervention is key If you see your baby or toddler walking on their toes it is best to encourage flat feet walking and standing at an early age to prevent future toe walking Toe walking can cause: ✔️Muscle

"Heel-to-toe" walking, often referred to as "tandem walking," is a common exercise used in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings to improve balance, coordination, and strength following surgery. It is especially relevant for surgeries that affect the lower extremities, such as hip or knee replacements, foot surgeries, or any other procedure that impacts gait or balance. Benefits:* Improved Balance: Heel-to-toe walking challenges the body's sense of equilibrium and proprioception.* Enhance