Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a gait deviation observed predominantly in children over three years old who walk on their toes in the absence of identifiable neurological or musculoskeletal disorders ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgery was linked with higher rates of toe-walking resolution vs. casting and physical therapy or orthoses.

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 ...