Toe-walking
Physical therapy for children who walk on their toes much of the time, long after the first wobbly steps.
This care is for you if
Your child walks on tiptoes at home, at school or both
Heels do not come down when they stand in line or run
You notice tight calves, or shoes that wear out at the toes
Your pediatrician suggested a movement check
What a visit looks like
What we do
Your therapist watches your child walk and play, checks how far the ankles move and how steady the balance is, and builds games that practice heels down, stepping and landing. You get a short list of games for home.
What decides how many visits
What your therapist finds, how long your child has walked this way, and how quickly the games take hold. Your therapist talks it through with you.
Who treats your child
A physical therapist who works with children. Your first visit is about an hour, and a parent stays in the room.
Meet the therapistsHow it is paid for
With your plan or by paying yourself. We tell you what to expect before your first visit.
How fees work
- Call 911 for trouble breathing, a seizure, a serious injury or a child who is hard to wake. Call your child's pediatrician first for a new limp, a fever with leg pain, or a skill your child had and lost.
Questions about this care
Will my child need a brace?
Some children use a brace, an insert or another support as part of care. Your therapist talks through the choices with you, and your pediatrician or an orthopedic doctor decides with you whether your child needs one.
Should my pediatrician know?
Yes. Ask your pediatrician to look at your child too. If your therapist thinks another doctor should see your child, they tell you at the visit.
Book a first visit
Tell us what you have noticed when you come in. Our form does not ask for it.