Dorsiflexion exercises, knee raises, crossover walking laterally, and tight rope walking (heel-to-toe) enhance balance, strength, and coordination, crucial for fall prevention. Dorsiflexion strengthens the muscles that lift the foot, reducing the risk of tripping over obstacles. Knee raises improve hip flexor strength and mobility, aiding in smoother walking patterns. Lateral crossover walking strengthens stabilizing muscles in the hips and legs, improving side-to-side balance. Tight rope walkin

👣🤔 Toe Walking in Kids: More Than Just a Quirk Is your child a little tip-toe adventurer? It might be down to some underlying reflexes that need attention. Here’s the scoop on what might be happening and how to help: 🔍 Spotting the Signs Primitive Reflexes Babinski Reflex: If your child’s foot is hypersensitive, they might tiptoe to minimise contact with the ground. Integration Technique = Sensory Stimulation 1️⃣Therapy Brushing: Gently brush their feet with pressure to reduce sensitivity. 2️

Case Study 146 - Toe walking in a child. A seven-year-old boy is brought to my office with a history of toe walking, growing pains, and recurrent urinary tract infections. His MRI is shown. What is the diagnosis? What is the treatment? Stay tune tomorrow and I’ll go through the whole case.#sundaycasestudy #ladyspinedoc#healthcareworker #hospital #surgery #neurosurgeon #medicalschool #medstudent #medicalstudent #nursing#pediatricneurosurgery #toewalking | Dr. Betsy Grunch - Ladyspinedoc

⭐️⭐️ TOE WALKING- this young boy is 7 years old and is a toe walker. He has been walking on his toes 90% of the time since he started walking at one years old. There is no underlying cause for his toe walking-this is called Idiopathjc Toe Walking or ITW ⭐️ Treatment of ITW is tricky and early intervention is key If you see your baby or toddler walking on their toes it is best to encourage flat feet walking and standing at an early age to prevent future toe walking Toe walking can cause: ✔️Muscle