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Child Walks And Runs On His Tip Toes Since Childhood. How Can It Be Corrected?
My son walks and runs on his tip toes. when you try to move his feet he pulls his leg back and the muscles are tight. He has been doing this since he started walking and is 4 1/2. He is an identical twin and was born a month early but where healthy no time in nicu.
Sat, 28 Dec 2013
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Walking and running on the tip toes could be due to a tendon shortening due to scarring or contractures. This needs a direct examination to find out the cause and for proper treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Walking and running on the tip toes could be due to a tendon shortening due to scarring or contractures. This needs a direct examination to find out the cause and for proper treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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