Gross Motor Skills / Toe Walking
(2-7 Years)

As children grow, they develop a wide range of movement patterns—but sometimes those patterns need a little extra support. Whether your child is walking on their toes, tripping often, or showing signs of in-toeing or knock knees, our physiotherapists can help guide their development with gentle, play-based strategies that build confidence and improve function.

Movement Challenges

Between the ages of 2 and 7, your child is learning to run, jump, climb, and keep up with peers—so it can be concerning when movement looks awkward or uncoordinated. We help children with a range of motor challenges, including:

These issues may stem from muscle imbalances, joint alignment, or delayed motor planning. Our physiotherapists take the time to assess how your child moves and offer strategies that strengthen their core, improve balance, and fine-tune their coordination through:

We work closely with families to build a consistent approach that supports your child’s development—whether at home, school, or on the playground.

Toe Walking

Is your child frequently on their tiptoes while walking, running, or playing? If toe walking is happening more than 80% of the time, it may be more than a passing habit. While many cases of toe walking are idiopathic (no known cause), early physiotherapy can help maintain range of motion and reduce the likelihood of long-term issues such as tight calf muscles or joint stiffness.

At Stork Physio, our approach includes:

Our goal is to support your child’s natural development while giving them the tools to move with ease and confidence.

A Connected Approach to Confident Movement
Whether your child is toe walking or struggling with movement coordination, these patterns often overlap—and early intervention makes a difference. Our physiotherapists help identify the root of the issue and build a plan that supports your child’s unique motor journey through fun, engaging, and functional movement.

Gross Motor Skills / Toe Walking (2-7 Years)

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Movement Challenges

Between the ages of 2 and 7, your child is learning to run, jump, climb, and keep up with peers—so it can be concerning when movement looks awkward or uncoordinated. We help children with a range of motor challenges, including:

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In-toeing (pigeon-toed walking)

Frequent tripping or falling

Knock knees (genu valgum)

Overall coordination difficulties (like jumping, ball skills, or stair navigation)

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These issues may stem from muscle imbalances, joint alignment, or delayed motor planning. Our physiotherapists take the time to assess how your child moves and offer strategies that strengthen their core, improve balance, and fine-tune their coordination through:

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Fun and functional exercises (like obstacle courses, balance games, and jumping drills)

Strength and flexibility work for hips, knees, and ankles

Practical guidance to carry over exercises into daily play and routines

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We work closely with families to build a consistent approach that supports your child’s development—whether at home, school, or on the playground.

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Toe Walking

At Stork Physio, our approach includes:

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A detailed assessment of muscle length, tone, and joint mobility

Neurological screening to rule out underlying conditions

Personalized home-based activities to encourage flat-footed walking

Footwear recommendations and play-based strategies to support change

Collaborative plans that may help reduce the need for orthotics or surgery

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Gross Motor Skills / Toe Walking
(2-7 Years)