Toe walking is a diagnosis which is and has been somewhat misunderstood and controversial. In years past, a child who was a toe walker was often suspected of being on the autism spectrum. However, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Porch pirates aren't anything new; however, a recent one reportedly took a package meant to make a major difference in a young girl's life. Dominique Purnell says her ...

While toe-walking can aid individuals with specific muscle or neurological conditions, scientific evidence indicates it's less efficient and potentially harmful for healthy adults. This gait disrupts ...

Walking on your toes could be related to autism or another developmental condition. However, it’s common in young children, and even persistent toe walking may not indicate an underlying condition.

My 11-year-old daughter oscillates through the space around her, trying to find center. Like Barbie, she balances on the balls of her feet. She always has. For years, the question was why. Then, the ...

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When the toes are corrected, our entire body shape, starting from the toes, is corrected. The process of correction starting from the toe can be seen ...

Which toe separator is best? Injury, habits and genetics can all cause painful foot issues, like hammertoes and bunions, that can lead to cramps and reduce your activity over time. That’s where toe ...

James Webber took up barefoot running 12 years ago. He needed to find a new passion after deciding his planned career in computer-aided drafting wasn't a good fit. Eventually, his shoeless feet led ...

Toe-walking is something most of us associate with toddlers, dancers or people trying to sneak quietly across a room. But some adults wonder whether walking on their toes offers any biomechanical ...