Idiopathic Toe Walking

Abstract

Prognostic, Level IV.

Baby Walker Use and Its Consequences in a Group of Turkish Children

“…In a current review about toe walking, BW use was not included among the causes (19) . However the current literature does not show consistent data about the frequency and causes of idiopathic toe walking (17) . Pomarino et al (17) presented the genetic tendency of toe walking especially among boys and concluded that there may be other nongenetic factors.…”

“…However the current literature does not show consistent data about the frequency and causes of idiopathic toe walking (17) . Pomarino et al (17) presented the genetic tendency of toe walking especially among boys and concluded that there may be other nongenetic factors. In our study gait disorders were higher among children who used BWs than non-users.…”

“…A research study demonstrated that there is a genetic tendency about toe walking but also indicated that there may be nongenetic factors which may cause gait disorders (17) . To our knowledge there is no study about the relation between BW use and gait disorders in the literature.…”

The 3-Step Pyramid Insole Treatment Concept for Idiopathic Toe Walking

“…[3][4][5] The cause of ITW is unknown. There are studies that attribute this to a family predisposition reporting an incidence of 34% to 42%, 5,6 while others claim that ITW has a relationship with a sensory processing disorder. 3,4 However, this has not been proven.…”

“…ITW is present in either gender; nevertheless, males with family predisposition are more likely to be affected. 6 The effectiveness of the treatment methods varies widely. There are conservative options and surgical approaches.…”