Studies in recent years also indicate toe walking is more likely to occur if there is a family history of the action; this suggests genetic precursors. One study showed that about 60% of children who toe walk have fathers did the same as children. Other studies indicate that a higher number of boys than girls in these families were toe-walkers.

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