Why does a child walk on socks?
A huge number of moms are concerned about the issue,why does the child go on tiptoe? This can happen sporadically or permanently during walks. This phenomenon is considered quite normal at the stage of learning to walk the baby. Almost all children go on socks. This is the norm of the child's development and up to 1.5 years should not cause any special concerns.
On the other hand, walking on tiptoe orstretching of the toe can be a symptom of serious neurological diseases associated with a violation of muscle tone. In this case, there is a huge number of more serious symptoms, so if you do not observe other violations besides walking on tiptoe, you can be calm.
The reasons why the child walks on socks
- The process of learning to walk (children have a very well developed gastrocnemius muscle, which allows them to easily stand on their toes).
- Imitating adults, the child wants to seem taller, so it rises to the fingers.
- Birth trauma.
- If the child began to walk on the socks after he fully stepped full foot, he simply explores the possibilities of his body.
- Excess energy in the child (it is necessary to increase physical activity: walks and outdoor games).
- Muscular dystonia or in other wordspyramidal insufficiency. This means that some muscle groups are in increased tonus, while others, in contrast, are in a lowered tone. In this situation, you need to do a special massage and gymnastics for the legs of the baby, and also put on shoes not only on the street, but at home. It is better to use orthopedic. If you suspect a disease, you should immediately contact a neurologist. Only a qualified specialist will put an accurate diagnosis and establish a course of treatment. With timely measures taken, there will be no serious consequences.
As a prevention from walking on socks, walking along an inclined plane, jumping on a trampoline, swimming and walking are recommended.
