# 369 THERAPEUTIC EVALUATION & TREATMENT OF TOE WALKING …Pediatric Equinus Gait

# 369 THERAPEUTIC EVALUATION & TREATMENT OF TOE WALKING …Pediatric Equinus Gait is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held from Nov 20 - 21, 2026.

Description:
This course addresses therapeutic evaluation and treatment of pediatric equinus gait (“toe walking”). It is common for the practitioner to feel lost when a child presents with a toe walking gait pattern. Both evaluation and treatment of the children are often frustrating for all involved and frequently result in inaccurate evaluation with ineffective intervention and poor achievement of results. Long term results are rarely achieved with either resultant surgical intervention and/or a recurrence of the problem. However, establishing a specific approach to treating this type of patient can be made less frustrating and more rewarding by asking the right questions and forming a deliberate approach. This course is excellent for alleviating a chaotic approach to the treatment of pediatric toe walking. Liesa teaches practitioners to assess toe walking through a holistic view of the child, including biomechanics and sensory processing, to develop a systematic approach and devise an effective treatment plan. Through organized assessments, specific data will be used to direct the clinician to potential etiologies. Causes and appropriate intervention strategies are identified in order to utilize a systematic approach to developing an effective treatment plan. This course will change how you think about and treat children with equinus gait! Course methods include lecture, case studies, video demonstrations, practice skills, and question/answers.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify specific etiologies relevant to pediatric equinus gait.
2. Develop an organized assessment approach and use the data to determine etiology specific interventions for pediatric equius gait.
3. Discuss etiology-specific and age-appropriate assessment and management strategies for this population.
4. Apply effective examination, evaluation, and intervention and treatment strategies to toe walking in the pediatric population.
5. Design an effective and individualized treatment plan for the pediatric patient to enhance gait during play and leisure pursuits, such as sport participation.
6. Explain the future consequences of incorrect intervention.
7. Name 3 items to assess when assessing a child who walks on their toes.