Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 9-13
Prevalence of Idiopathic Toe Walking in Children from 2.5 to 4 Years of Age in Schools in Pune
Sumit Jadhav1, Rahul Bisen2
1Postgraduate student, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India.
2Associate Professor, Neurosciences Physiotherapy, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune
Corresponding Author: Sumit Jadhav
ABSTRACT
Background: Children walking on their toes instead of with a typical gait, without evidence of an underlying medical condition, are defined as idiopathic toe walkers. The prevalence of idiopathic toe walkers in Pune is unknown.
Methods: An observational prevalence study of 2.2-4 years old children (n=349) living in Narhe-Ambegaon, Pune, was performed at 5 different schools. Children were assessed for gait pattern, ROM and tightness measurement.
Results: Of the 349 children in the study (190 boys, 159 girls), 5 children (1.4%, 3 boys and 2 girls) were found to be idiopathic toe walkers. Moderate to severe tightness was observed in these children.
Conclusion: The Prevalence of idiopathic toe walking in school going children 2.5 to 4 years in Narhe-Ambegaon region is 1.43%.
Key words: Prevalence, Idiopathic toe walking, children.