22 year old idiopathic toe walker

22 year old idiopathic toe walker

Clinical Orthotic Consultants

2/17/2015

Hello all,

 

I have been dealing with idiopathic toe walkers for several years...vast
majority start 3-5 years of age, and I have had good success with the Kevin
Matthews SMO design.

 

I had a 22 year old female, toe walk into my office today. Off at
university, bright young lady, has been on her toes as long as she can
remember. Wears heels or wedge shoes most of the time to hide the toe
walking. First issue is that I am not sure she wants to walk normally
(mom is on her about this of course). If she is not interested then I am
not going to intervene. She does have normal ROM at ankle...heavy
callousing on forefoot, no orthopedic issues (yet). Mom is
concerned...daughter no so much.

 

Question would be...

 

Have you treated a 22 year old adult with any bracing to prevent the toe
walking habit? If so, what devices are you using? How long was
treatment...did it work?

 

Thanks

 

Derek Kozar M.Sc., C.O.(c)

Certified Orthotist

Clinical Orthotic Consultants of Windsor, Inc.

316-3200 Deziel Dr.

Windsor, ON

N8W 5K8

519-944-8340 W

519-944-8360 F

519-982-1747 C

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