<unk>  refers to a condition where a person walks on their<unk> s without putting much or any weight on the heel or any other part of the foot. This term also includes the inability to connect one's foot fully to the ground while in the standing phase of<unk>  cycle.<unk>  in toddlers is common. Children who<unk>  walk as toddlers commonly adopt a heel-toe walking pattern as they grow older. If a child continues to walk on their<unk> s past the age of three, or can't get their heels to the ground at all, they should be evaluated by a health professional who is experienced in assessing children's walking.<unk>  can be caused by a number of health conditions. When there is no medical reason for<unk> , health professionals will commonly refer to it as "idiopathic"<unk> . This is not a formal or recognised diagnosis, but how it is referred to because a reason for<unk>  can't be found. Idiopathic<unk>  should only be considered after all other conditions have been excluded. Other causes for<unk>  include a congenital short Achilles tendon, muscle spasticity (commonly associated with cerebral palsy) or genetic diseases muscle disease such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.<unk>  may also be caused by a bone block located at the ankle which prevents the ankle from moving. This may be as the result of trauma or arthritis.<unk>  may also be one way of accommodating a separate condition, foot drop. Persistent<unk>  in children has been identified as a potential early sign of autism.<unk>  is commonly found in children who have been placed on the autism spectrum. In a recent study, 68% of children on the autism spectrum report experiencing a walking abnormality. It is estimated that 5% of healthy children have no reason for their<unk>  (idiopathic<unk> . Idiopathic<unk>  has also been observed more in males than females when very large groups of children with<unk>  are observed. One study looked for a family history of<unk> , and found a connection with family members all<unk>  with no medical reason (idiopathic<unk> . This means there may be a genetic link with idiopathic<unk> .
Toe walking
Honor walk
Barefoot running
Light the Night Walk
Walking boot
Rolfing
Kegel exercise
Limb telescoping