Children on tiptoe need intervention?

Normally, if a child under 2 years old shows signs of walking on tiptoes but the heel does not touch the ground, parents do not need to be too worried. However, if after 2 years of age, there is still a situation where the child walks on tiptoes not only when the child walks, but also in daily activities, then the child may have a medical condition.

Toddlers walk on tiptoes, also known as children on tiptoes, is the phenomenon of children walking on the tips of their toes or the front part of the soles of their feet when moving around the room and balancing by holding hands on objects.
According to research, if a child walking on tiptoes is under 2 years old, parents can rest assured.
After 2 years of age, children walking on tiptoes is usually out of habit. If parents see that their child is growing and developing normally, then tiptoeing is not a cause for concern.

When older children still walk on tiptoes not only when walking, but also appearing frequently in their daily activities, it may be because at this time, the muscle tendons in the calf (calf) of the child has begun to shrink and be shorter than usual.
Overall check, if the child has just walked on tiptoes with tight calf muscles, stiff ankle Achilles tendon or lack of muscle coordination, then parents need to take the child to the medical facility to support and treatment.

In children with heel spur, the tendons and muscles of the upper leg are shortened, causing the heel to rise without being able to return to its original position, so that the child cannot put the heel on the floor.
However, from a neuropsychiatric perspective, among pediatric patients, tiptoe walking may be a sign that the child has an underlying medical condition, possibly such as:
Cerebral palsy : Toe walking in children can be caused by cerebral palsy – this is a movement, muscle tone or posture disorder caused by injury or abnormal growth in immature parts of the brain that control function muscle. Muscular dystrophy : Toe walking in children sometimes occurs when the child has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This is an inherited disease in which muscle fibers are very susceptible to damage and weaken over time. Children will be susceptible to this disease if at first they still walk normally, after a while, they begin to show signs of walking on tiptoes. Children with Autism: A complex of disorders that affect a child's ability to communicate and interact with others.

Spinal cord abnormalities: Although children with neurological signs will tend to walk on tiptoes more than normal children, however, there is no link between mental status and pathology. this. It is best for mothers to see signs of children walking on tiptoes, take the child to a medical center, a reputable medical examination and treatment facility for a doctor to examine and evaluate the condition.

For children between the ages of 2 and 5, who are able to walk normally, they can be treated without surgery. The doctor should monitor the child's gait during each routine visit. Parents also need to keep an eye on their children's daily activities, thereby offering child-specific solutions or habits
For older children related to a related health problem Regarding toes, treatment options may include:
Use of physical therapy: Gently stretching the muscles in the legs and feet can improve a child's gait. Bandage or brace the leg. This method helps to improve the gait of children. Bundle of powders. If physical therapy or leg braces don't work, your doctor may try a series of powders that gradually improve your ability to bring the toes toward the shin.

In children with heel spur who are older than 5 years of age, the tendons and muscles of the calf are already strong, or they are so contracted, that normal walking is almost impossible. In these cases, your doctor will recommend surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon. Stretching the tendons can give the ankle a better range of motion, and therefore improved function. If the child shows signs of tiptoes, the best way is for parents to take the child to a medical center or facility as soon as possible for timely examination and treatment.

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