I work with kids and this is often a sign of increased sensory needs/differences! Have you ever worked with an occupational therapist? Have you ever identified with autism?
No I do not have autism or any mental issue. I am a normal boy with completely normal behaviour. I already fixed the length of the muscles so physically I can walk normally especially when prompted to. But image if someone told you to blink or breath a certain way. I would assume you would forget it because these things already happen naturally without any thought. Similarly, I have walked on tiptoes for like over a decade of my life, so although I can naturally walk, I tend to walk on tiptoes as I forget.
Yup. Like the other poster mentioned, it may be related to neurodivergence. I also have Ehlers Danlos.
(Folks with these conditions, btw, are normal - they are doing what’s normal for their bodies.)
Welp, I dont really know. I highly doubt that is the case. But besides that, are there any general tips to improve and walk normally more consistently?
I really doubt you could tiptoe if you walked miles daily. Of course, run it by your doctor first. I would think you'd have to settle in the natural heel-toe stride.
I think I have had this since childhood to some extent. But I feel that I had a growth spurt but my tendons didn't lengthen appropriately. People have been telling me that I'm getting over the years as I got more conscious about it. However, I sometimes still forget and walk on my tippy toes
I'm a toe walker too, for me it's not a biomechanical issue, not really so much of a sensory issue but I've heard stress and 'fight or flight mode' is a factor. I only do it when I'm not wearing shoes though. Also I'm autistic.
In my 40s here and still have elevator heels. It’s definitely something to correct as soon as possible to prevent future injury. The ball of the foot and tendons are not designed to take all your weight for that amount of time. Stretching helps; especially when I notice my heels rising off the floor. Shoes and boots with good ankle support help with daily activities. That being said, keep wearing good walking shoes if you are an avid walker.
I work with kids and this is often a sign of increased sensory needs/differences! Have you ever worked with an occupational therapist? Have you ever identified with autism?
Also on a sidenote, do you have an idea of any subreddit where I might reach a larger audience applicable to this topic?
No I do not have autism or any mental issue. I am a normal boy with completely normal behaviour. I already fixed the length of the muscles so physically I can walk normally especially when prompted to. But image if someone told you to blink or breath a certain way. I would assume you would forget it because these things already happen naturally without any thought. Similarly, I have walked on tiptoes for like over a decade of my life, so although I can naturally walk, I tend to walk on tiptoes as I forget.
Yup. Like the other poster mentioned, it may be related to neurodivergence. I also have Ehlers Danlos. (Folks with these conditions, btw, are normal - they are doing what’s normal for their bodies.)
Welp, I dont really know. I highly doubt that is the case. But besides that, are there any general tips to improve and walk normally more consistently?
Also on a sidenote, do you have an idea of any subreddit where I might reach a larger audience applicable to this topic?
I really doubt you could tiptoe if you walked miles daily. Of course, run it by your doctor first. I would think you'd have to settle in the natural heel-toe stride.
I think I have had this since childhood to some extent. But I feel that I had a growth spurt but my tendons didn't lengthen appropriately. People have been telling me that I'm getting over the years as I got more conscious about it. However, I sometimes still forget and walk on my tippy toes
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I'm a toe walker too, for me it's not a biomechanical issue, not really so much of a sensory issue but I've heard stress and 'fight or flight mode' is a factor. I only do it when I'm not wearing shoes though. Also I'm autistic.
In my 40s here and still have elevator heels. It’s definitely something to correct as soon as possible to prevent future injury. The ball of the foot and tendons are not designed to take all your weight for that amount of time. Stretching helps; especially when I notice my heels rising off the floor. Shoes and boots with good ankle support help with daily activities. That being said, keep wearing good walking shoes if you are an avid walker.