In the news: What it means when kids walk on their toes

From the The Conversation article: Toe walking can be classified into four groups. Some neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy cause the calf muscle to be tighter or change the way it works. This makes it hard or impossible for the child to get their heels onto the ground to walk with their whole foot. There are …

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Reno Gazette Journal: Foot issues keep podiatrists on their toes

From the Reno Gazette Journal news article: The foot and ankle contain 26 bones all together, but feet also contain joints, muscles and tissue, all of which work together to help people stay upright and help bear the weight of the human body. As a result, the feet can take a beating in many different ways, including through broken bones. …