Pediatric toe walking is an atypical movement pattern that is poorly understood but can have a wide range of short and long term consequences for children. In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you THE expert in this area of physical therapy practice, Dr. Liesa Ritchie-Persaud. Through her business, Know To Change, Liesa brings years of clinical expertise, global work in continuing education, and her own technique for assessment and treatment of idiopathic toe walking. In this episode we cover why children toe walk, why toe walking should be treated and the risks of not treating it, common diagnoses associated with toe walking, and how vision affects toe walking. Liesa answers common questions about the use of saucers and walkers, shoes, botox, casting, and surgery and provides detailed guidelines of when children should be referred and treated for toe walking by a skilled therapist. Finally, she explains the differences in the courses she offers for therapists who want to learn more. Whether you are a parent or a therapist facing this often pesky and persistent diagnoses, this conversation is sure to further your knowledge and understanding and inspire your work.
Resources Mentioned:
www.KnowToChange.com
https://footprintspediatrictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dilger_ITW.pdf
https://www.covd.org/?
https://eyecanlearn.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Through-New-Eyes-Developmental/dp/1843108003
Medbridge Parent Guide:
http://orlafoley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/AParentsGuidetoPediatricToeWalking.pdf
Roadblocks to Natural Development Series: #3 Undetected Vision Loss & #4 Undetected Hearing Loss
2021 Shop Local, Small Business Centered Holiday Gift Guide with Nicole and Lacy
EARLY COMMUNICATION: preverbal skills, using gestures and signs to support language development and common mistakes parents make with Laura Brown, M.A., CCC/SLP
Why Climbing Up The Slide Matters: a PT’s tips on safety awareness, balance, and motor learning with Stacy Menz PT, DPT, PCS
Safety and Success For The Pediatric/Adolescent Athlete with Dr. Brad Dinklocker, PT, DPT, MS, ATC & Larry Shipley, LPTA, Performance Coach
Understanding Dyslexia Signs and Executive Functioning Skills in Toddlers and Preschoolers with Jeanette Washington, M.Ed.
The Secrets to Taming Toddler Tantrums with Michael Powell, Psychologist
The Importance of Play for the Developing Child with Emily Cohen, M.A., CCC/SLP
A Parent’s Perspective on NICU and Preemie Care
All About Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate with Meg Lico, M.S., CCC/SLP
Diagnosing Speech Sound Disorders in Early Intervention with Amy Graham, M.A., CCC/SLP
Baby's First Words: When, What and How with Kimberly Scanlon, M.A., CCC/SLP
Keeping Summer Speech Practice Simple with Jen Leroux, M.A., CCC/SLP
More Than a Hoarse Voice - Pediatric Voice Disorders Explained with Lila Griffith, M.S. CCC/SLP
Understanding Adult Learning Principles to Enhance Your Coaching in Early Intervention with Stacey Landberg, M.S., CCC/SLP
A Parent's Early Perspective on Prader-Willi Syndrome: A conversation with Sheri and Jeremy Mills
Partnering with Parents through Collaborative Coaching with Cari Ebert, M.S., CCC/SLP
Early Identification and Treatment of Hearing Loss with Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC/SLP
Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health in Pandemic Times with Melissa Swartz, LPC, Trauma Therapist
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
History Storytime - For Kids
Privacy Boys
Nonsensical Show
The Turn of the Screw
A Tale of Two Cities
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly