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Parents of a 3-year-old boy noticed that their son was walking on his toes and had a waddling gait. normal?
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Can be normal: In a youngster who is growing rapidly the muscles do not grow as quickly as the bones so the child can for a while walk on his toes until the muscle length catches up to bone growth. An "out toeing gait" is normal for a youngster as it increases stability and aids balance. Intoeing, however, is never normal and would need to be treated. Any other concerns should be addressed to your podiatrist.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Not necessarily: Your pediatrician is an ideal person to see as soon as possible. If this is a new finding or one he never outgrew, it may prove very important to have him checked out. All the best...
Answered 12/25/2014
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