Toe walking is a walking pattern where a person walks on the balls of their feet instead of with their heels touching the ground. While this is a common walking pattern in children younger than 2 ...

Some children tend to "toe walk" rather than walking on their feet. This is the same as standing on your tiptoes, and it's common in children who are learning to walk. After they've learned how to ...

Walking on your toes could be related to autism or another developmental condition. However, it’s common in young children, and even persistent toe walking may not indicate an underlying condition.

Tip-toeing is normal in those who are just learning to walk, but could be a cause for concern in older children. (Envato Elements pic) Parents might have seen this happening: their child walks on the ...

While toe-walking can aid individuals with specific muscle or neurological conditions, scientific evidence indicates it's less efficient and potentially harmful for healthy adults. This gait disrupts ...

Dr Williams consults in private practice and for an education company providing paediatric podiatry education. Dr Williams in the past has received funding from the Australian Podiatry Education and ...

Toe-walking is something most of us associate with toddlers, dancers or people trying to sneak quietly across a room. But some adults wonder whether walking on their toes offers any biomechanical ...