What would they do in physical therapy for toe walking?

Answer by  shastie (1601)

They would first start by stretching the feet out. They would also use heat thearpy to get the muscle loosened up. They will then flatten out the foot, over a number of visits. It is also important to make sure it is just a muscle weakness problem and not something else.

Answer by  nymrsu (122)

Expect some ankle exercises to stretch a tight heel cord that will restore the foot to a normal position, allowing the foot to be placed flat on the ground.

Answer by  cherry (102)

physical therapist would first warm the muscles through hot moist pack . afterwhcih, they will stretch the plantar aspect of the foot to flatten it out. Lastly, they will strengthen the muscles by providing resistnace in a downward motion to the foot thereby , one has to curl their toes up.

Answer by  informant31 (510)

Therapy will address muscle tightness,weakness,muscle imbalances, the need for orthotic intervention, and deficits in sensory processing, balance and coordination. A physical therapy program for toe walking will include stretching, strengthening, serial casting, orthoses, desensitization activities, and instructions for a home program. To recieve appropriate treatment, a thorough neuromuscular examination is essential to assess a potential underlying cause.

Answer by  mrsmyers (474)

The main idea behind the therapy for toe walking is to strengthen the muscles in the feet and legs in order to be able to use them properly. With that being said, they will do stretches with your feet and legs in order to build that strength. Then being with walking excises.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

They would make you stretch out your toes and legs. Also they might make you tippy toe a couple of times and bend your knees to sit on your toes to strengthen them.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

To assist a patient with preventing toe walking a therapist will begin by stretching out the patients feet. The goal is to make certain that the muscles and tendons in the foot are stretched and not the cause of the problem