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Infant Tip Toe Walking Treatment: Ensure Peace Of Mind

If conservative options do not work one has to opt for surgical infant tip toe walking treatment. Operative lengthening of tendons have proved to be very successful in the recent years.

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Infant Tip Toe Walking Treatment: Ensure Peace Of Mind

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  1. INFANT TIP TOE WALKING RREATMENTEnsure Peace of Mind

  2. Infant Tip Toe Walking RreatmentEnsure Peace of Mind Infant Toe walking is not something unusual… Nothing to be alarmed right away Children up to 2 years of age walk out of habit or just for fun. Is Infant Toe-walking Normal?

  3. Infant Tip Toe Walking RreatmentEnsure Peace of Mind It is a concern when: Child walks on toe most of the time Has stiff muscles Walks un co-ordinated Stumbles, has a swaying gait Has motor development but does not use it When is It a Concern and You Need to Look for Infant Toe Walking Treatment?

  4. Infant Tip Toe Walking RreatmentEnsure Peace of Mind Following are the most common reason: Physical problem like short tendon Cerebral Palsy Autism Infant tip toe walking treatment can be either operative or non-operative… Need Infant Toe Walking Treatment? What Could Be The Causes?

  5. Infant Tip Toe Walking RreatmentEnsure Peace of Mind Stretching: Calf stretches; wall stretch, heel drop stretch, squat play, bear walk, heel walk, or yoga can help treat the problem Serial Casting: It is below the knee plaster, the knee remains flexed and the foot is dorsiflexed, These plasters are changed as the movement improves. Ankle foot Orthosis (AFO): This appliance fits in the shoe and allows full dorsiflexion. It requires replacement is 12 to 18 months. Non Operative Treatments:

  6. Infant Tip Toe Walking RreatmentEnsure Peace of Mind If conservative options do not work one has to opt for surgical infant tip toe walking treatment. Operative lengthening of tendons have proved to be very successful in the recent years. There is Nothing Wrong in Trying…Give it a Shot.

  7. Infant Tip Toe Walking RreatmentEnsure Peace of Mind Aurora Galaxy Inc 10168 Yonge St., unit 101, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6 Tel: (416) 836-5669 Tel: (905) 237-7941 Visit: www.pediatricmassages.ca Contact Us

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