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Children toe-walk for various different reasons. Medical causes such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy must be ruled out. Many children on the autism spectrum will also toe-walk. Additionally, children without any other diagnoses have been called idiopathic toe walkers. It is important to understand that toe-walking is a MOVEMENT problem, not just an ANKLE problem. This is why toe-walking can be challenging to parents and therapists alike. A whole body approach is needed to achieve great results! Read more