What is Toe Walking?

2. Neurological Reasons

A child who starts to toe walk who has never toe walked before could be experiencing a neurological issue. Cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy may cause the calf muscle to tighten, making it difficult for the child to make heel contact with the floor. A child showing symptoms of cerebral palsy might also experience unsteadiness. Muscular dystrophy leads to muscle weakness and damage. Spinal cord abnormalities can also lead to toe walking if a condition causes the spinal cord to attach to the spinal column. Additionally, a mass on the spinal cord can cause neurological symptoms such as toe walking.