EP 73: Why Some Kids Walk on Their Toes — And What Their Bodies Might Be Trying to Tell Us

When a child constantly walks on their toes, standard medicine forces their heels down with restrictive splints or expensive surgery. But for a huge cohort of neurodivergent and non-verbal children, this restriction fails. In this episode, pediatric physiotherapist Nicki Allen turns the traditional approach on its head. Instead of treating the body like it’s broken, she asked a better question: What if the body is trying to solve a sensory problem? Discover Haptiv8—a smart insole that uses gentle haptic vibration and fun auditory rewards to gamify therapy and work with a child's nervous system. I also share my own personal experience as an adult tiptoe walker. It's time to stop restricting and start listening. 🔗 Connect with Nicki: www.haptiv8.com