Pediatric Toe Walking

The incidence of toe walking is 2% in neurotypical children, and 41% in those with developmental delays. What was thought to be just a neuromuscular issue has now been found to be related to sensory processing disorders, especially in children with autism. Understanding the difference is critical in choosing the correct path of treatment.Treating toe walking without knowing the underlying cause can result in delayed recovery, expensive orthotics, orunnecessary surgery. Clinicians who can identify the root cause and triggers for toe walking are better able to minimize this often painful and long-term condition.

This course will use evidence-based practice and effective teaching methods to give learners hands-on strategies to incorporate into their practice setting. Learners will be able to explain how sensory dysfunction can cause orexacerbate toe walking and create meaningful treatment plans to provide to their clients.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Differences between sensory and developmental toe walking
• Effective, evidence-based treatment plans to provide functional improvement