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My happy 10 months old babys' ankles are very stiff, i can't bend it. she is standing on her toes, never puts her heels down. will she outgrow this later?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Toe walking: Walking on toes or the ball of foot, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children who are just beginning to walk. Most children outgrow toe walking. Kids who continue toe walking beyond the toddler years often do so out of habit. As long as your child is growing and developing normally, toe walking on its own is unlikely to be a cause of concern.

Answered 8/21/2013

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Toe walker: Toe walking is still within normal development at this point with your child. She is still attempting to develop balance. However, i would advise you to see a podiatrist for a complete foot/ankle evaluation and gait exam. A structural deformity needs to be ruled out in the ankle. Barring no bony block, rest assured, she is within normal development at this point and should outgrow this.

Answered 8/24/2013

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