Toe Walking Brace Features and Benefits Adjustable, Easy Application This idiopathic toe walking splint could not be easier to put on, take off, and adjust to fit your child's foot or feet perfectly. Regarding orthopedics for children, comfort is a top priority in providing a correction that your kid wants to wear. To adjust, simply pull and secure the pressure straps to the desired compression level and support along the foot and ankle. Range of Sizes Available Designed to fit young, small children to larger kids and teens, this tip-toe brace can be worn by a range of youth, boys, and girls. Commonly, toe walking starts at a young age, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a need in teens and older children, so we made sure there is a wide range of sizes available. Personalized Support and Protection Unlike other casts and rigid splints, this tippy-toe walking wrap for kids adjusts precisely to your child's foot. Depending on the toe walking severity, you can personalize the level of pressure, support, and correction your child will receive. Plus, the soft and comfortable brace is easy to adjust as your young child grows, so you can continue to use the same correction splint over time. Cost-Effective Toe Walking Treatment Several conditions and underlying conditions can cause your child to begin walking on their toes. While it may not seem like an issue, the more you walk on your toes, the more it is likely to become a habit that can cause significant foot, ankle, and leg pain or problems. Wearing a splint such as this lightweight wrap is an easy, cost-effective fix to avoid surgery, casts, or other expensive ways to fix toe walking. Made of Soft and Breathable Materials One of the best features of this splint is its soft, breathable, and lightweight polyurethane foam construction. Additionally, the non-slip sharkskin material, made of neoprene, provides enhanced grip and stability. The PU foam promotes comfort during wear, while the neoprene retains heat to aid in pain relief and supports effective healing. Who Can Benefit From An Idiopathic Toe Walking Splint? Toe walking, or walking on the toes or balls of the feet, is common in children who are just beginning to walk. Children aged 10-18 months are most likely to experience tip-toe walking, as it helps with their balance while they learn to walk. While most children tend to outgrow stepping on their tippy toes, some carry it into their toddler years and sometimes further, up to the ages of 6-7. Toddlers are the most common group who can benefit from a toe walking correction brace, so you can kick the habit right away while they still learn to walk correctly. When Should You Worry About Tippy Toe Walking? Kids who continue toe walking beyond the toddler years often do so out of habit. As long as your child is growing and developing typically, toe walking is unlikely to be a cause for concern. However, if your child is still toe walking after age 2, talk to your doctor about it. Also, make an appointment sooner if your child also has tight leg muscles, stiffness in the Achilles tendon, or a lack of muscle coordination. What Ages Will This AFO Brace Work For? Toe walking can affect anyone from the toddler age up to adults, especially those with autism, ADHD, or other neurological disorders. This splint ranges in several sizes to benefit the use of small children and a larger size for adult men and women. Toddler Toddler sizes will fit young children between the ages of 1 to 3 years old. Little Kid Little kids' sizes will fit children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. Big Kid Big kid sizes will fit boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 12 years old. Adults and Teens The largest size of this brace will fit teen and adult men and women within the size range. Idiopathic Toe Walking Correction: How Long Will It Take To Stop Toe Walking? If you notice your child is walking on their tip-toes, there could be several reasons behind Toe walking is often resolved on its own over time, but that is not always the case. To prevent further issues, it’s important to stay on top by monitoring their gait and implementing various treatment and correction methods. Once you begin treatment options, such as this toe walking correction brace, the timeline for prevention will vary. Based on outside conditions, such as ADHD or cerebral palsy, and how often your child walks on their tippy-toes, the toe walking brace can take weeks to months for correction to be seen. In most cases, your child is toe walking simply out of habit and will see a quick correction while using the foot splint as a reminder to walk with their heels on the ground. How Do You Stop Tippy Toe Walking in Adults? Toe walking is not always something you grow out of after childhood. There are several reasons adults may walk on their tiptoes, including various underlying health conditions. The toe walking treatment is much simpler for children, especially as most toddlers grow out of the condition. However, if