WBV changes ITW gait

What is it about?

Idiopathic toe walking is a condition here children tip toe walk with no medical reason. This study found toe walking was reduced when children received whole body vibration in multiple doses. The walking changes didn't stay for longer than 20 minutes, but it has lead us to consider using this treatment in further research.

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Why is it important?

When children toe walk for a long period of time, there is often changes at the foot and ankle. There isn't one treatment though that 100% fixes this gait. We need to continue to seek easy and painless interventions that are acceptable to children who toe walking. These finding mean we can continue to test this intervention for longer term change.