Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MDMedically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Toe walking is when a person walks on the balls of their feet or on their toes, keeping their heel off the ground ...

Some toddlers are unable to walk with their whole foot on the ground. This should be checked out by a health professional.

While autistic children often walk on their toes, so do children without underlying conditions. Learn why and how you can help train new walking patterns.

What is toe walking, and should you be worried about it? Learn at which age you should worry about your child's toe walking.

Learn about the causes of toe walking in children and adults, and how it is usually treated, with and without surgery.

The researchers wondered if stepping first on the balls of the feet took more energy than walking heel-first because people are less stable on their toes or balls of the feet.

There is an evolutionary reason why people walk on their heels, according to a new study. The research suggests this way of walking is ancient among hominins, and the reason behind this is efficiency.

While many animals walk on the balls of their feet, humans use a heel-first stride. Researchers suggest that this gives humans the advantage of longer 'virtual limbs.' ...

Pressure plates reveal how African elephants load their feet when they walk, providing clues to pachyderm podiatry problems.