The Prevalence and Course of Idiopathic Toe-Walking in 5-Year-Old Children Pähr Engström and Kristina Tedroff Pediatrics (online first) Quote: BACKGROUND: Children walking on their toes instead of with a typical gait, without evidence of an underlying medical condition, are defined as idiopathic toe-walkers. The prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking is unknown. METHODS: A cross-sectional prevalence study of 5.5-year-old children (n = 1436) living in Blekinge County, Sweden, was performed at the regular 5.5-year visit to the local child welfare center.
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The Prevalence and Course of Idiopathic Toe-Walking in 5-Year-Old Children
