Toe-walking
What is it?
Children under three years tend to walk on their toes to gain stability. If your child can squat down fully to the floor with their heels on the floor, and return to standing, indicates they have full calf muscle length.
Referral
If your child can’t do this, they may benefit from a referral to MSK services – your Health Visitor or GP can do this.
Non-urgent advice: Learn more
Fore further information, see:
- Tip toe walker programme
- Parents leaflet- tip toe walking
- Video- calf stretches
Page last reviewed: 6 September, 2022