Comments on: Toe Walking http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/toe-walking/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:17:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jenni in KS http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/toe-walking/#comment-893 Jenni in KS Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:03:14 +0000 http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-893 This was very interesting! I remember one of my younger cousins (she's Caleb's age) had issues with toe walking, but I don't remember whether or not this was specifically addressed. This kid has lots of other issues which probably required more urgent attention. Anyway, I think it's great for you to post about things like this. You never know who might run across this little post and be helped by it. I know I'll keep it in my mental files in case I come across a little "twinkle toes". It's so frustrating as a parent when you know something isn't right and you are doing everything you know to do by asking the experts only the "experts" don't know shit. The average parent will just give up, assuming that the experts know more than they do. This was very interesting! I remember one of my younger cousins (she’s Caleb’s age) had issues with toe walking, but I don’t remember whether or not this was specifically addressed. This kid has lots of other issues which probably required more urgent attention. Anyway, I think it’s great for you to post about things like this. You never know who might run across this little post and be helped by it. I know I’ll keep it in my mental files in case I come across a little “twinkle toes”. It’s so frustrating as a parent when you know something isn’t right and you are doing everything you know to do by asking the experts only the “experts” don’t know shit. The average parent will just give up, assuming that the experts know more than they do.

]]> By: Dawn http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/toe-walking/#comment-888 Dawn Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:07:07 +0000 http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-888 I remember a girl in school being a toe walker. Sirdar is an idiopathic toe walker. He has a wide toe area and because his toes curled up in his shoes (he would put heels down in shoes, but his toes would go up), he would put holes in the top of his shoes. When he got orthodics, his problem got better. He still walks on his toes in the house but not as much. He started when he was young, so not to make too much noise on the creeky floors. His great niece was a toe walker and at 12 had the tendon surgery. I think she still walks on her toes but it is better now as she can actually put her heals down without pain. I am not sure why any doctor wouldn't know this stuff or be concerned; it seems pretty common and even the non doctors out there know there is something to be concerned about. I remember a girl in school being a toe walker. Sirdar is an idiopathic toe walker. He has a wide toe area and because his toes curled up in his shoes (he would put heels down in shoes, but his toes would go up), he would put holes in the top of his shoes. When he got orthodics, his problem got better. He still walks on his toes in the house but not as much. He started when he was young, so not to make too much noise on the creeky floors. His great niece was a toe walker and at 12 had the tendon surgery. I think she still walks on her toes but it is better now as she can actually put her heals down without pain. I am not sure why any doctor wouldn’t know this stuff or be concerned; it seems pretty common and even the non doctors out there know there is something to be concerned about.

]]> By: Beckie http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/toe-walking/#comment-886 Beckie Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:10:54 +0000 http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-886 I think you moved over here to lose the crowd - am I right? I missed reading your blog so I thought I would come check out your new one and learn about homeschooling. I have an eight year old twinkle toes in my life. I have done all of the same stuff that you have. The physical therapy was a complete waste of time and money. My son goes through phases with it. He will toe walk right after he has a growth spurt. I think you moved over here to lose the crowd – am I right? I missed reading your blog so I thought I would come check out your new one and learn about homeschooling.

I have an eight year old twinkle toes in my life. I have done all of the same stuff that you have. The physical therapy was a complete waste of time and money. My son goes through phases with it. He will toe walk right after he has a growth spurt.

]]> By: Kaytabug http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/toe-walking/#comment-14 Kaytabug Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:06:07 +0000 http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-14 I'm wondering why this couldn't have gone on that other blog of yours. ;) I hope the boot helps him out. I wish you the best of luck! High 5 to you for not giving in and giving up! I’m wondering why this couldn’t have gone on that other blog of yours. ;)
I hope the boot helps him out. I wish you the best of luck! High 5 to you for not giving in and giving up!

]]> By: Robin http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/toe-walking/#comment-12 Robin Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:06:52 +0000 http://robinslittlenest.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-12 I found your blog on someone else's blogroll and just had to check it out since I am also a robin with a nest (see my blog.) Imagine my surprise when I also find we have something else in common. My son is also a toe-walker. He's done it since he was little and like you, I never could get a doctor to investigate further until last year. He's now 12, still toe-walking even after month of p.t. The ped neuro we finally got an appt with found some other surprising symptoms that all the other docs and specialists missed. He's calling it mild CP. I hope your son gets good results from the boots. Best wishes to you! I found your blog on someone else’s blogroll and just had to check it out since I am also a robin with a nest (see my blog.) Imagine my surprise when I also find we have something else in common. My son is also a toe-walker. He’s done it since he was little and like you, I never could get a doctor to investigate further until last year. He’s now 12, still toe-walking even after month of p.t. The ped neuro we finally got an appt with found some other surprising symptoms that all the other docs and specialists missed. He’s calling it mild CP.
I hope your son gets good results from the boots. Best wishes to you!

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